Turf, Trust, Co-Creation and Impact

Dr. Atul Aghamkar explains the biblical/theological basis for co-working and partnering with God.

Paul teaches us that Christian unity is the creation of God, based on our reconciliation with God and with one another. This double reconciliation has been accomplished through the cross. When we live in unity and work in partnership we demonstrate the supernatural, counter-cultural power of the cross. But when we demonstrate our disunity through failure to partner together, we demean our mission and message, and deny the power of the cross.

The Essential Guide to Effective Networks (EG2EN) is an overview of the three-stage network development process (EFO).

This paper by Enoch Wan and Kevin Penman examines the Holy Trinity as a model for work and relationships in Christian missions today. The paper will begin with an introduction to the doctrine of the Trinity. From there, it will proceed to examine three aspects of the Trinity: the distinct roles of the Three-in-One, how the persons of the Godhead relate to one another, and examples of the One-in-Three working on behalf of mankind. A section on how to apply these truths in the context of Christian missions will be presented. The paper will end with a final conclusion.SOME PRELIMINARY THOUGHTSGod is one! This is the clear cry of the Old Testament. It is found in the Shema, the prayer recited each morning by Jews and taken from Deuteronomy 6:4-6: “Hear, O

Enoch Wan and Kevin Penman review the key scriptures on Biblical partnership and establish a biblical case and for partnership in the Body of Christ.

Ernie Addicott talks about the underlying foundation of effective ministry collaboration – trusting relationships – and demonstrates it is possible not only to work together across denominational boundaries, but to even build real friendships.