1. Dr. Tim Roehl

2. I. The Stresses and Barriers of Missional Partnerships Missional Partnerships 1. Church people (Acts 6, 15) 1. Church people (Acts 6, 15) Consumerism (Acts 6:1) Consumerism (Acts 6:1) ◦ Control (Acts 15) ◦ Convictions (Acts 15:5)

3. I. The Stresses and Barriers of Missional Partnerships Missional Partnerships 2. The “Too Cool for You” Syndrome (I Kings 12:1-17) 3. The “Corban Principle” (Mark 7:9-13) “But if you say…”Whatever help you might otherwise receive from me is Corban (that is, a gift devoted to God), then you no longer let him do anything for his father and mother…”

4. II. The Successes and Benefits of Missional Partnerships Missional Partnerships 1. Relationships Heroes, heart holders, persons of peace, Kingdom team mates, divine appointments, redemptive friendships…it’s all about relationships! 2. Resources (II Corinthians 8,9) When resources—especially money and people— cross When resources—especially money and people— cross “boundaries”, the Kingdom is surely active and attractive! “boundaries”, the Kingdom is surely active and attractive! Be generous!

5. II. The Successes and Benefits of Missional Partnerships Missional Partnerships 3. Responsibility and Accountability (Acts 14:26; 15:2) We need each other…together, we’re better! 4. Equipping and releasing new leaders in new ways. (II Samuel 21:15-22; Acts 6:2-7, 14:23) ways. (II Samuel 21:15-22; Acts 6:2-7, 14:23) Raise up and release the next generation of giant killers! Raise up and release the next generation of giant killers!

6. II. The Successes and Benefits of Missional Partnerships Missional Partnerships 5. Reaping the results! (Acts 6:7; 14:27; 15:3,19) Every soul is worth it! Every soul is worth it! God’s hand is on you…on us… for eternal purposes!

9. Joining Jesus on His Mission! “The Son of Man has come to seek and save the lost…and give them life more abundantly.” (Luke 19:10, John 10:10)