Partnership in Mission: A Biblical & Theological Perspective
In this article, Dr. Aghamkar builds the biblical and theological basis for partnership and co-working with God. He then explores unity and fellowship as biblical expressions of partnership in ministry.
He goes on to explore the Apostle Paul’s unique model of ministry partnership with its focus on the house church, family, and key individuals as centers of witness and evangelism.
With India’s cultural emphasis on community and relationship, Dr. Aghamkar makes a case that the Indian church should consider adapting this biblical model of partnership throughout India for greater mission impact.
This article is an excellent resource for network leaders and church planters looking for models of partnership and ministry in Southeast Asia. Readers will also be intrigued by the way that Dr Aghamkar builds a biblical and theological case for partnership as “Koinonia” in ministry.
- Paul’s comprehensive model of partnership provides significant and comprehensive insights into how such partnerships should be initiated, put into practice, and nurtured.
- Unity and partnership with God and each other are an essential aspect of the gospel witness and a demonstration of God’s power and spirit.
- The Apostle Paul uses the word to “Koinonia” to emphasize the relational (“intimate fellowship”) nature of biblical partnerships with God and each other.
- The Apostle Paul’s strategy emphasized “family-based” evangelism strategies
- Atul Aghamkar, PhD. Partnership in Mission: A Biblical/Theological Perspective. The Partnership Institute. Interdev India, Presented April 11-15, 2016 in Bangalore, India. Revised June 5, 2017.
