Why Partnership Matters

The world’s population doubled between 1960 and 2000. And more of the global population lives in poverty, with less literacy, fewer opportunities and more violence than ever before. For people of faith wanting to see Christ’s kingdom advanced, the job seems bigger than ever. Partnership with indigenous Christian organizations offers essential advantages that can help reach the world with the hope of the gospel.

Cooperative advantage
Partnership provides Christians with a tangible way to cooperate and work together as the church. Good partnerships value the respective personal and cultural contributions of each party. And when Christians cooperate, we not only honour God and fulfill Jesus’ ‘High-priestly prayer’ of John 17 - we also get more done.

Financial advantage
Partnership helps reverse the global disparity of wealth. Western nations have 20% of world’s population and 86% of its wealth. Consequently, a Canadian donor can achieve significant ministry returns for a relatively small financial investment. It’s good stewardship to use Western

resources in ways that will make the most difference.

Cultural advantage
Partnering with indigenous organizations reduces the barriers of language and culture in reaching out to communities in need. Local Christians are invaluable partners for us as we consider how to share the Good News of Jesus. Their input maximizes the effectiveness of the ministry plans and strategies that we develop together.

Geographic advantage
The majority of the world’s Christians live outside the Western world. They live in the countries where the needs are greatest. And at least a dozen countries that were tightly sealed against the gospel only ten years ago now allow discreet evangelism by their own citizens. In these countries, indigenous partnerships provide the only way to reach the population.