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Multi-congregational Partnership Development

Multi-Congregational partners at the Health Fair

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…

“Connecting with God’s good creation, abundance, and loving provision through gardening brings wonder and joy…A team of us recently had the opportunity to participate in a health and nutrition fair at Sanchez School. The most frequent question was how we…start raised-bed gardens. This got us thinking more about gardening as a way for us to connect with, and serve, our community…”

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