1. Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions

2. Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions Theological Vision

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

6. Doctrinal Beliefs Ministry Expressions Theological Vision

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

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

9. Levels of partnership 2 1 3 4

10. FIEC Levels of partnership 2 1 3 4

11. FIEC Gospel Partnerships Levels of partnership 2 1 3 4

12. FIEC Gospel Partnerships 2020birmingham Levels of partnership 2 1 3 4

13. FIEC Gospel Partnerships 2020birmingham Conversations Levels of partnership 2 1 3 4

14. 2020birmingham

15. Grace

16. 2020birmingham Gate

17. 2020birmingham Christ Ch.

18. 2020birmingham FIEC New Frontiers

19. 2020birmingham

21. Churches Partnering Together Bruno & Dirks

22. 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.’

23. Three essential ingredients for a partnership

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

25. 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?

26. 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

27. 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? ‘

28. The fruits of gospel partnership

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

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

31. 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.

32. 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

33. The cost of gospel partnership

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

35. 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.

36. 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.

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

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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. Getting going – Bruno & Durks 8. Launch!

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

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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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