Those who step into leadership of an inter-organizational network or partnership assume a high task. Whether serving on a network’s council or steering committee or its leadership team, whatever the terminology, these leaders are called to help God’s people workRead more…
Partnerships: Scarcity-minded or Abundance-minded?
I am quite drawn to this “Scarcity vs. Abundance Management” chart, which I’ve replicated from a recent Wired Magazine article, on how people environments work differently when they perceive themselves to be working in Scarcity as opposed to Abundance. Read more…
A Partnership of Two is Inherently Unstable
These posts are meant to spark conversation and community reflection here on the Cape Town 2010 Global Conversation page. I welcome readers’ responses – and so allow me to come out straight away to my point. I believe that partnershipsRead more…
Are You a Network Owner or a Network Steward?
Those who step into leadership of an inter-organizational network or partnership assume a high task. Whether serving on a network’s council or steering committee or its leadership team, whatever the terminology, these leaders are called to help God’s people workRead more…
Facilitators in Cross-cultural Partnerships: A response to Phill Butler
I found myself chuckling and nodding in agreement as I saw these videos because it mirrors so many situations I have experienced. As I watched, I tried to focus on a reaction instead of trying to over-analyze. Cross cultural partneringRead more…
Observations of Cross-Cultural Partnerships: A response to Phill Butler
To facilitate a truly global conversation, we ask Christian leaders from around the world to respond to the Global Conversation’s lead articles. These points of view do not necessarily represent the Lausanne Movement. They are designed to stimulate discussion fromRead more…
A North African Story
Phill Butler, founder of Intercristo, Interdev and visionSynergy chronicles the formation of an effective ministry partnership working together to reach North Africa. Jose de Dios and Hein Van Wyk respond to what Mr. Butler has portrayed in these stories. ForRead more…
A Mongolian Story
Phill Butler, founder of Intercristo, Interdev and visionSynergy chronicles the formation of an effective ministry partnership working together to reach Mongolia. Jose de Dios and Hein Van Wyk respond to what Mr. Butler has portrayed in these stories. For more storiesRead more…
Networks benefit by bringing together practitioners from a variety of approaches
Networks, partnerships and alliances are strengthened when they welcome practitioners from a variety of approaches widely associated with the general thrust or aim of the network. The interchange between those using different approaches can be quite stimulating and helps keepRead more…
Hope for the Christian Church Through Global Incarnational Partnerships
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Martine Audéoud and Rubin Pohor as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Hope for the Christian Church through Global Incarnational Partnerships.”Read more…