Partnering With Churches Articles
Partnering for Community Transformation
Local churches can and should be at the center of their communities’ transformation. But partnering can be tricky. How do we choose the right partner and how can we be sure we’ll be a good partner? This article gives practical advice for both how and why to partner to see communities flourish.
Healthy Partnerships Part 1
What is the recipe for a healthy partnership? This article offers 3 key ingredients: appropriate roles, long-term relationships, and shared decision-making.
Healthy Partnerships Part 2: Money
Money can be a blessing, but it can also cause a lot of problems. It can be one of the biggest hurdles to healthy partnership. Here we’ll look at some beliefs about money and offer practical advice on when and how to add it to our partnerships.
Healthy Partnerships Part 3: Inputs and Accountability
Outsiders have the opportunity to strengthen the local church so that she, in turn, can fulfill her role in God’s redemptive plan. But what can we do to be most helpful? And how can partners hold each other to godly standards in our respective roles?
