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Collaborative for Transformational Ministry

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Introduction

CTM Purpose is: To mobilize organizations who

have a commitment to and acting towards, transforming individuals, communities/neighborhoods and nations physically, spiritually, emotionally and socially.

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WHAT IS TRANSFORMATION

The progressive, ongoing, measurable and supernatural impact of the presence and power of God working in, through and apart from the body of Christ on human society and its structures.

It involves seeking positive change in the whole of human life materially, socially and spiritually, as we recover our true identity as human beings, created in the image of God, and discover our true vocation as productive stewards, faithfully caring for our world and its people.

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Ways Organizations Work Together Global Organization

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Network

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Collaborative

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What is Collaboration

Working together to accomplish more then any one person or agency can do alone.

Newer, never before seen opportunities emerge

It requires a Beginners Mind in dealing with all things.

It concentrates on the positive in order to build something new.

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The Collaborative The Collaborative VisionVision

Common Common ConcernsConcerns

& & OpportunitOpportunit

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Old WayOld Way

Ministries not communicating Ministries not communicating but hoping to successfully but hoping to successfully

reach the same goalreach the same goal

Common Common ConcernsConcerns

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Partnership WayPartnership Way

Ministries Ministries retaining their individual retaining their individual identity but linked in a common visionidentity but linked in a common vision

and empowered by a facilitator or and empowered by a facilitator or facilitation teamfacilitation team

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Difference Between Network and Collaboration Networking is where organizations

talk together and learn what others are doing primarily to help their own organization.

Collaboration is where organizations go beyond talking to actually work together in new and different ways.

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Why Collaborate

Much more can be accomplished then doing things alone.

It reduces the tendency to reinvent the wheel.

Fewer resources are used more effectively.

It builds real power in the group It brings results of 40, 50, 100 fold. It encourages the use of

complimentary gifts,

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Effective Collaborative Qualities Powered by a big vision -- larger than any Powered by a big vision -- larger than any

ministry’s abilityministry’s ability Focus on Focus on vision firstvision first, structure later , structure later Build on relationships of trust & prayerBuild on relationships of trust & prayer Set limited, achievable objectives with Set limited, achievable objectives with

clear measures for ‘success’clear measures for ‘success’ Take time – realize it’s a process not an Take time – realize it’s a process not an

eventevent Have a committed/neutral facilitator or Have a committed/neutral facilitator or

facilitation team who are part prophet, all facilitation team who are part prophet, all servantservant

Communicate actively & share successCommunicate actively & share success Focus on common vision -- celebrate unity Focus on common vision -- celebrate unity

in diversity!in diversity!

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Why Collaboratives Fail Lack of large, clear vision which is widely Lack of large, clear vision which is widely

“owned” by partner ministries and their “owned” by partner ministries and their leadersleaders

Do not take time for prayer together -- Do not take time for prayer together -- building trust and strong relationshipsbuilding trust and strong relationships

Too focused on structure/organizationToo focused on structure/organization Lack of clear goals & limited, specific Lack of clear goals & limited, specific

expectations expectations Unrealistic expectations regarding time, Unrealistic expectations regarding time,

resources needed, & likely resultsresources needed, & likely results Unclear on responsibilities and poor Unclear on responsibilities and poor

internal/external communicationsinternal/external communications Unwilling to share success & celebrate Unwilling to share success & celebrate

unity in diversityunity in diversity

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Key Element of Lasting Collaboration Trust

Key Elements of Lasting TrustKey Elements of Lasting Trust

Do we share a common vision?Do we share a common vision? Do we share common values?Do we share common values? Do we have each other’s best Do we have each other’s best

interests at heart?interests at heart? Are you/am I competent? Are you/am I competent? Are you/am I reliable? Are you/am I reliable? Are you/am I faithful?Are you/am I faithful?

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Roadblocks to Collaboration

It’s not our idea – never done it this way It’s not our idea – never done it this way beforebefore

Real or perceived theological differencesReal or perceived theological differences Organizational or leadership prideOrganizational or leadership pride Focus on structure rather than on visionFocus on structure rather than on vision Unwillingness to share successUnwillingness to share success Fear of what our constituency will thinkFear of what our constituency will think Fear we will “compromise” our valuesFear we will “compromise” our values Can’t see the value to our vision/missionCan’t see the value to our vision/mission Broken relationships/lack of trustBroken relationships/lack of trust

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What Will It Cost Openness: To others, to the potential of

working together rather than going it alone Time: To build and maintain the

relationships of trust needed for effective collaboration

Resources: Prayer, time for team participation, money, commitment to joint effort

Vulnerability: Readiness to disclose both strengths and weaknesses of our ministry – join hands with others to accomplish more

Risk: Reduced “control,” dependence on others not directly under your authority, possible security questions

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VISA Prime Example of Collaboration

In the early 1960s bank cards were introduced by Bank America who sold rights to use, controlled, program and collected fees from other banks

Problem with getting money since cleared through old federal system which took 60 days or more.

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VISA Prime Example of Collaboration (2)

Banks met as group with a strong commitment to correct the problems through collaboration.

Established steering committee where all members could attend meetings

Established Purpose and Guidelines for their actions

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VISA Prime Example of Collaboration (3)

Established VISA with all banks equal similar to guidelines noted later.

Set up own clearing system. Met regularly to work out problems Grew exponentially in USA and

moved worldwide

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What is CTM

Collaborative for Transformational Ministry

Started as a result of Med-Send meeting in 2003 in Thailand on Wholistic Ministry and Transform World Indonesia 2005

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Principles on Which CTM Is Based Have a shared strong commitment

to transforming wholistic ministry Be God focused Equitably owned and run by all

participants with all having the same rights and obligations.

A volunteer steering committee should facilitate the collaborative with everything done by volunteers

It should be capable of constant self-generating modification.

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What Is Done In CTM

Global Master Network is operating There will be multiple sub networks (India)

established around the world www.healthwholeness.net Established web site has:

Listing of agencies doing wholistic ministry Chat and Forum by area of interest or

geography Posting of appropriate articles Connections to other web sites

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Data Base Established

Programs put their information into the data base so people can Identify who is doing what type of

ministry, where Then like minded people can

connect with each other based on their selected criteria starting the collaborative process.

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What Else Is Done In CTM Yearly Worldwide meeting Country CTM collaborative are

being established Regional/Country meetings held. Projects maybe under-taken by

interested parties to create something new and more powerful then if done alone.

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What More? CTM Regular Newsletter will be initiated The establishment of a study to

find Transformational Indicators that measure change.

Networking with other similar networks such as Orality network

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Get Involved

Become a member in CTM Collaborative if you are interested in wholistic transforming ministry.

Give us input on how to make this happen.

Form a CTM collaborative of practitioners from India, like who are here today.

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Next Steps

Fill out the CTM questionnaire on your wholistic ministry on the web so others can network with you interested in what you are doing

Become part of the initial Steering Committee to get things started in India.

Pray for the collaborative.