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Networking Outside The Four Walls of The Church. “Bringing Together People and Businesses to aid Church Growth and Impact”. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV): “ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor” African Proverb:
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Networking Outside The Four Walls of The Church “Bringing Together People and Businesses to aid Church Growth and Impact”
Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV): “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor” African Proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Hope XPress Community Church Timelines Ministry Work Began: August/September 2017 Founded: October 2017 Founders: Pastor Alfred & Co-Pastor Jo Ann Holston Launch Date: September 16, 2018 Worship Location: Tara Theatre, Cheshire Bridge Road, ATL
Partnership - A working definition of a partnership is “a collaborative relationship between entities to work toward shared objectives through a mutually agreed division of labor.”1 1 World Bank, Partnerships Group, Strategy and Resource Management, “Partnership for Development: Proposed Actions for the World Bank” (discussion paper, May 20, 1998), p. 5.
Practical Tips - Effective Partnering for Church Growth and Impact • Conduct a City and Community wide assessment to determine what are the “drivers” that parallel your ministry “focus” City of Atlanta Cheshire Bridge Road Corridor
Practical Tips - Effective Partnering for Church Growth and Impact 2. Determine the businesses, non-pr0fits, ministries, foundations, schools and organizations that have mutual interest in your ministry areas of focus and have shared values:
Two Partnerships Working To Achieve God’s Work! • Toco Hill Community Alliance (THCA) • Liberty Baptist Church & Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Homeless Outreach Ministry
Practical Tips - Effective Partnering for Church Growth and Impact
partnering to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Homeless and Minister to their physical needs (food and clothing) Liberty Baptist Church Atlanta West Pentecostal
Practical Tips - Effective Partnering for Church Growth and Impact 3. Develop a reputation for having a strong church foundation in order to become a trusted partner and to attain partnership sustainability. 4. Develop Strong Criteria to evaluate the outcomes of your partnership and growth strategy 5. Join Associations, Business Clubs, Boards to keep your ministry “focus” in the public domain and gain access to additional potential Partners
Practical Tips - Effective Partnering for Church Growth and Impact 6. Attend community meetings, conferences, and seminars that provide information on relevant issues that impact people in your City or Community 7. Develop relevant marketing tools for ministry outreach, growth, impact and partnering opportunities 8. Fail Forward and Trust God!