Other resources

To Catch The Wind: A New Metaphor for Cross-Cultural Partnership (83.09 KB)
Written principally by Alex Araujo, with assistance from Mary Lederleitner and Werner Mischke. A short paper on the paradigm that has influenced many mission agencies and ministries. Moving from a high-control mindset to a high-trust mindset is possible!
A Multidimensional Approach to the Sailboat Paradigm (1003.33 KB)
By Jon Lewis. A most helpful perspective on applying the sailboat paradigm in a cross-cultural partnership.

Handbook on Parntership (147.39 KB)
By Phil Thornton, PhD. A concise 11-page overview of how to begin and sustain a cross-cultural partnership.
Come Be A Part and Make a Difference (754.54 KB)
By Hindustan Bible Institute. A thorough 197-page guide to fruitful short-term mission trips, presented by HBI's ministry in India.

The Hard Work of Authentic Partnership: Still learning to transition from a more member-focused to a more inclusive and partnership-focused ministry (168.56 KB)
By Dr. John Watters, Wycliffe Bible Translators International. Describes the challenge and opportunity of incorporating cross-cultural partnership into the Wycliffe organization.
A Denominational Mission Agency Embraces Partnership (114.08 KB)
By Joel Hogan Director of International Ministries, Christian Reformed World Missions. A review CRWM's intentional journey to embrace the realities of a changing world of missions.

Accountability Without Control (109.09 KB)
By Alex Araujo, Partners International. The classic statement on biblical accountability in cross-cultural partnership
Freedom and Dependency in Christian Partnerships (58.79 KB)
By Alex Araujo, Partners International. Some aspects of dependence are good and normal in relationships, others are unhealthy. This paper explores how to recognize the difference.
Important Lessons about Accountability in Cross-Cultural Partnerships (100.99 KB)
By John Jusu & Mary Lederleitner. A 2-page paper on the value of mutual accountability in cross-cultural partnership.

Organizational Development Evaluation (273.44 KB)
A form to measure the health and effectiveness of a partner’s organization
Ministry Profile (99.66 KB)
From Partners International. A 2-page form for gathering basic information on a partner ministry.
Partnership Agreement (486.43 KB)
From Mission ONE. A simple agreement outlining responsibilities and in the context of godly character, cultural intelligence, and organizational competence,
Partnership Development Plan (104.9 KB)
From Partners International. A form to describe the partnership ministry plan, including vision, objectives, desired outcomes, etc.
Project Proposal Form (97.15 KB)
By Partners International. A 2-page form filled out by international partners for the purpose securing funds.

Come Be A Part and Make a Difference (754.54 KB)
By Hindustan Bible Institute. A comprehensive, 197-page manual to prepare short-term teams for a fruitful cross-cultural missions experience.
Discipleship Through Partnership (163.03 KB)
By Steve Norris, Northbrook Church. A 26-page guide to preparing teams for short-term missions trips and cross-cultural partnership.

What the Global Church Wants the West to Know About Partnership (45.21 KB)
By Dr. Paul R. Gupta. An address given at the 2005 COSIM conference to highlight key lessons about partnership missions in the 21st century.
Forming New Partnerships: What We Have Learned at Partners International (30.1 KB)
A insightful short paper on key lessons learned about cross-cultural partnership growing out of 65 years of experience.
Habits of Highly Effective Global Partnerships (35.81 KB)
From Christian Reformed World Missions. A 3-page overview with practical insights and success principles for partnership.
Bread, Stone, or Snake? How globalization has complicated the Golden Rule (34.32 KB)
By Mary Crickmore, Christian Reformed World Relief Committee. A 4-page case history with lessons learned.

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