Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions

Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions Theological Vision

Definition of Theological Vision Theological Vision asks ‘what does it mean to be a church in our time and place?’

Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions Theological Vision

Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions Theological Vision Church A Doctrinal Beliefs Church B

Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions Theological Vision Church A Doctrinal Beliefs Church B Scope for partnership

Levels of partnership

FIEC Levels of partnership

FIEC Gospel Partnerships Levels of partnership

FIEC Gospel Partnerships 2020birmingham Levels of partnership

FIEC Gospel Partnerships 2020birmingham Conversations Levels of partnership

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Grace

2020birmingham Gate

2020birmingham Christ Ch.

2020birmingham FIEC New Frontiers

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Churches Partnering Together Bruno & Dirks

Kingdom Partnerships - Bruno & Durks ‘A kingdom partnership is a gospel-driven relationship between interdependent local churches that pray, work, and share resources together strategically to glorify God through kingdom-advancing goals they could not accomplish alone.’

Three essential ingredients for a partnership

1. Do you have a shared vision of a gospel need?

Three essential ingredients for a partnership 1. Do you have a shared vision of a gospel need? 2. Does the Lord seem to have opened up a genuine door of opportunity?

Three essential ingredients for a partnership 1. Do you have a shared vision of a gospel need? 2. Does the Lord seem to have opened up a genuine door of opportunity? 3. Do you share the same strength of commitment? Congruity

Bruno & Durks ‘Kingdom partnerships require multiple churches that are equally committed. This is not the same as being equally involved. While we may all have different tasks, we need to be in the battle together. Are there other leaders and churches who share the same burden as you to meet the need you’ve identified? Are they willing to invest time, energy, and resources? Do they have a strong passion for this ministry, or could it be that you’re dragging them into partnership by sheer force of personality and persuasion? ‘

The fruits of gospel partnership

1. Stronger gospel fellowship – greater understanding, trust, friendship

The fruits of gospel partnership 1. Stronger gospel fellowship – greater understanding, trust, friendship 2. Encouragement and inspiration for the church family

The fruits of gospel partnership 1. Stronger gospel fellowship – greater understanding, trust, friendship 2. Encouragement and inspiration for the church family 3. Synergy – you learn from other churches and leaders in an unexpected way. You extend partnership in new ways.

The fruits of gospel partnership 1. Stronger gospel fellowship – greater understanding, trust, friendship 2. Encouragement and inspiration for the church family 3. Synergy – you learn from other churches and leaders in an unexpected way. You extend partnership in new ways. 4. Gospel-effectiveness – you reach more people

The cost of gospel partnership

1.Time and energy away from the church (esp. in building and maintaining another set of relationships).

The cost of gospel partnership 1.Time and energy away from the church (esp. in building and maintaining another set of relationships). 2.Risk – Even as you work around theological vision doctrinal differences still have potential impact.

The cost of gospel partnership 1.Time and energy away from the church (esp. in building and maintaining another set of relationships). 2.Risk – Even as you work centred on theological vision doctrinal differences still have potential impact. 3.Sacrifice. Energy has to go to level 3 partnerships at the expense of some level 1 and level 2 partnerships.

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership 2. Lay some relational foundations

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership 2. Lay some relational foundations 3. Identify a need/opportunity and how a partnership could help

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership 2. Lay some relational foundations 3. Identify a need/opportunity and how a partnership could help 4. Pray for God to be in it

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership 2. Lay some relational foundations 3. Identify a need/opportunity and how a partnership could help 4. Pray for God to be in it 5. Look for other examples you can imitate

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership 2. Lay some relational foundations 3. Identify a need/opportunity and how a partnership could help 4. Pray for God to be in it 5. Look for other examples you can imitate 6. Define the nature of the opportunity and how your partnership will work

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 1. Overcome your aversion to partnership 2. Lay some relational foundations 3. Identify a need/opportunity and how a partnership could help 4. Pray for God to be in it 5. Look for other examples you can imitate 6. Define the nature of the opportunity and how your partnership will work 7. Appoint a clear leadership structure

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch!

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch! 9. Meet regularly to pray, evaluate, and plan

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch! 9. Meet regularly to pray, evaluate, and plan 10. Celebrate what God is doing

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch! 9. Meet regularly to pray, evaluate, and plan 10. Celebrate what God is doing 11. Be patient and flexible

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch! 9. Meet regularly to pray, evaluate, and plan 10. Celebrate what God is doing 11. Be patient and flexible 12. Consolidate

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch! 9. Meet regularly to pray, evaluate, and plan 10. Celebrate what God is doing 11. Be patient and flexible 12. Consolidate 13. Relaunch

Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch! 9. Meet regularly to pray, evaluate, and plan 10. Celebrate what God is doing 11. Be patient and flexible 12. Consolidate 13. Relaunch 14. Multiply