Multi-congregational Partnership Development
As pastors come together, sharing in common their submission to the gospel and their desire to nurture faithful congregations in the city, opportunities for joined ministry often emerge. Through such ministries, congregation members gain deeper understanding of the gospel by rubbing shoulders with brothers and sisters very different than themselves. Along with transformation comes the fundamental fruit of the gospel, the witness of unity as congregations work side-by-side before the watching world. Helping build this ecclesial solidarity is among the most important and gratifying work we do.
Examples of multi-congregational partnership include:
From our latest newsletter…
Demitria Gallaread writes: “I am not a public speaker. But this past year, I have had the opportunity to work with GUM to develop a presentation on the city’s health programs, Healthy SF and SF Health Plan. I have given two presentations…at both events I inevitably experienced a turning stomach, a rapidly pounding heart…The feeling of inadequacy was not a dull pain but a jarring throb…”