Global PartnershipsAsia Pacific Elders Deacons & Spouses’ Conference

July 26th – 28th, 2016

APEDS - Global Partnerships

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will

believe in me through their message, that all of them may be

one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they

also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent

me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they

may be one as we are one — I in them and you in me — so

that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world

will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you

have loved me.

(John 17:20-23)

Pasir Panjang Church of Christ - Mission Partners

PPCOC’s Own Journey to Partnerships• Skepticism, Reluctance, Ulterior Motives?• Apologies• Missions Seminar• Series of Missions Seminar • Succession to Transition Planning• Conflict Resolution• Church-wide Disciplining• Coaching calls• Seminars in Philippines, Indonesia & Myanmar• Board Appointment• MRN’s first Global Launch Site• Young Adult ministry development

What obstacles (reservations) hinder partnership for you?

Obstacles or Reservations to Partnerships

• Control / Loyalty / Autonomy

• Cultural / Traditions / Visions / Values

• Money / Financial / Resources

• Trust / Patience

• Doctrine / Theology / Spiritual Positions

• “Face Value” / Pride / Honour

• Dependency / Alliances

How do we overcome these obstacles or reservations?

Overcoming Obstacles or Reservations to Partnerships

• Multual Respect / Go Slow / Patience / Sacrifice

• Inter-Dependency / Synergy / Networking / Communications

• Similarities / Let-Go / Submission / Self denial

• Transparency / Trust one another / Risk Taking

• Humility / Apology / Say Sorry Love / Trust God

• Prayers / Fellowship

• Focus on the Big picture / God’s Vision

• Sharing of Experiences / Not reinventing the wheels

APEDS - Global Partnerships

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:3-6)

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. (Philemon 1:4-7)