10 Things to Consider Before Forming A Partnership.
Do we have a clear understanding of
the potential partner’s ministry?
Does the potential partner have a
track record of fruitful ministry?
Is the potential partner “condiments
and capable of standing on its own?
Do we have compatibility in doctrinal
beliefs and ministry priorities?
Can we envision goals that would
satisfy important values on both sides of the partnership?
Do we have a clear sense of what each
partner would bring to the relationship
Do we feel that the conditions are
right for partnership?
Our key personnel in each ministry
prepared to champion the partnership?
Can we do find clear mutual
expectations about how we will work together?
Can we put
adequate systems in place to measure and track progress?[2]
[2] Rickett, Daniel. Building
Strategic Relationships: A Practical Guide to Partnering
With Non – Western Missions. Partners International:
Winepress Publishing, 2003. p. 21-22.
Global Ministry
1 Cor. 12:24-25 but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.
