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Prepare For Partnership
There is a
combination of knowledge, skills and experience needed when we bring people
and ministries together. Many do not feel confident in each aspect of the
partnership process. Dont let that hinder you from jumping in! Here are
some places to start.
Learn more
about partnership for mission
You can learn from the lessons we've learned, the experiences
of others, and by spending some time with books and articles that have been
written about partnership and collaborative experiences. Check out the collection of books we recommend.
Discover your
ministry's starting point
Partnership-friendly
organizations:
- Understand the main
objective and hoped for outcome of the partnership
- Support the cause of the
partnership
- See that there is
something in it for them
- Understand what their
role will be in the partnership
Context and
Conditions that Support Partnership:
- There is an identifiable
core group of ministries that have a common concern and interest.
- People are open to change
and to potentially doing things differently.
- There is a foundational
understanding of what partnership is and what it seeks to do.
- There is a culture within
the key organizations that can support partnership.
- The partnership ascribes
value to the contributions of all partners.
Take a Readiness Assessment to
better understand where you'll be starting from.
To view the
assessment, you'll need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click below if it isn't
currently loaded on your system.
Explore
connecting points
Learn about the
larger movement, find out who else is involved in
the areas of your passion, and get help from Interdev Partnership
Associates and others with experience. Check out our forum for
discussion groups in your interest area, or contact
us with questions.
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