1. 9/14/20151 Collaborative for Transformational Ministry

2. 9/14/20152 Introduction CTM Purpose is: To mobilize organizations who have a commitment to and acting towards, transforming individuals, communities/neighborhoods and nations physically, spiritually, emotionally and socially.

3. 9/14/20153 WHAT IS TRANSFORMATION The progressive, ongoing, measurable and supernatural impact of the presence and power of God working in, through and apart from the body of Christ on human society and its structures. It involves seeking positive change in the whole of human life materially, socially and spiritually, as we recover our true identity as human beings, created in the image of God, and discover our true vocation as productive stewards, faithfully caring for our world and its people.

4. 9/14/20154 Ways Organizations Work Together Global Organization

5. 9/14/20155 Network

6. 9/14/20156 Collaborative

7. 9/14/20157 What is Collaboration Working together to accomplish more then any one person or agency can do alone. Newer, never before seen opportunities emerge It requires a Beginners Mind in dealing with all things. It concentrates on the positive in order to build something new.

8. 9/14/20158 The Collaborative Vision Common Concerns & Opportunity Old Way Ministries not communicating but hoping to successfully reach the same goal Common Concerns & Opportunity Partnership Way Ministries retaining their individual identity but linked in a common vision and empowered by a facilitator or facilitation team

9. 9/14/20159 Difference Between Network and Collaboration Networking is where organizations talk together and learn what others are doing primarily to help their own organization. Collaboration is where organizations go beyond talking to actually work together in new and different ways.

10. 9/14/201510 Why Collaborate Much more can be accomplished then doing things alone. It reduces the tendency to reinvent the wheel. Fewer resources are used more effectively. It builds real power in the group It brings results of 40, 50, 100 fold. It encourages the use of complimentary gifts,

11. 9/14/201511 Effective Collaborative Qualities Powered by a big vision -- larger than any ministry’s ability Powered by a big vision -- larger than any ministry’s ability Focus on vision first, structure later Focus on vision first, structure later Build on relationships of trust & prayer Build on relationships of trust & prayer Set limited, achievable objectives with clear measures for ‘success’ Set limited, achievable objectives with clear measures for ‘success’ Take time – realize it’s a process not an event Take time – realize it’s a process not an event Have a committed/neutral facilitator or facilitation team who are part prophet, all servant Have a committed/neutral facilitator or facilitation team who are part prophet, all servant Communicate actively & share success Communicate actively & share success Focus on common vision -- celebrate unity in diversity! Focus on common vision -- celebrate unity in diversity!

12. 9/14/201512 Why Collaboratives Fail Lack of large, clear vision which is widely “owned” by partner ministries and their leaders Lack of large, clear vision which is widely “owned” by partner ministries and their leaders Do not take time for prayer together -- building trust and strong relationships Do not take time for prayer together -- building trust and strong relationships Too focused on structure/organization Too focused on structure/organization Lack of clear goals & limited, specific expectations Lack of clear goals & limited, specific expectations Unrealistic expectations regarding time, resources needed, & likely results Unrealistic expectations regarding time, resources needed, & likely results Unclear on responsibilities and poor internal/external communications Unclear on responsibilities and poor internal/external communications Unwilling to share success & celebrate unity in diversity Unwilling to share success & celebrate unity in diversity

13. 9/14/201513 Key Element of Lasting Collaboration Trust Key Elements of Lasting Trust Do we share a common vision? Do we share a common vision? Do we share common values? Do we share common values? Do we have each other’s best interests at heart? Do we have each other’s best interests at heart? Are you/am I competent? Are you/am I competent? Are you/am I reliable? Are you/am I reliable? Are you/am I faithful? Are you/am I faithful?

14. 9/14/201514 Roadblocks to Collaboration It’s not our idea – never done it this way before It’s not our idea – never done it this way before Real or perceived theological differences Real or perceived theological differences Organizational or leadership pride Organizational or leadership pride Focus on structure rather than on vision Focus on structure rather than on vision Unwillingness to share success Unwillingness to share success Fear of what our constituency will think Fear of what our constituency will think Fear we will “compromise” our values Fear we will “compromise” our values Can’t see the value to our vision/mission Can’t see the value to our vision/mission Broken relationships/lack of trust Broken relationships/lack of trust

15. 9/14/201515 What Will It Cost Openness: To others, to the potential of working together rather than going it alone Time: To build and maintain the relationships of trust needed for effective collaboration Resources: Prayer, time for team participation, money, commitment to joint effort Vulnerability: Readiness to disclose both strengths and weaknesses of our ministry – join hands with others to accomplish more Risk: Reduced “control,” dependence on others not directly under your authority, possible security questions

16. 9/14/201516 VISA Prime Example of Collaboration In the early 1960s bank cards were introduced by Bank America who sold rights to use, controlled, program and collected fees from other banks Problem with getting money since cleared through old federal system which took 60 days or more.

17. 9/14/201517 VISA Prime Example of Collaboration (2) Banks met as group with a strong commitment to correct the problems through collaboration. Established steering committee where all members could attend meetings Established Purpose and Guidelines for their actions

18. 9/14/201518 VISA Prime Example of Collaboration (3) Established VISA with all banks equal similar to guidelines noted later. Set up own clearing system. Met regularly to work out problems Grew exponentially in USA and moved worldwide

19. 9/14/201519 What is CTM Collaborative for Transformational Ministry Started as a result of Med-Send meeting in 2003 in Thailand on Wholistic Ministry and Transform World Indonesia 2005

20. 9/14/201520 Principles on Which CTM Is Based Have a shared strong commitment to transforming wholistic ministry Be God focused Equitably owned and run by all participants with all having the same rights and obligations. A volunteer steering committee should facilitate the collaborative with everything done by volunteers It should be capable of constant self-generating modification.

21. 9/14/201521 What Is Done In CTM Global Master Network is operating There will be multiple sub networks (India) established around the world www.healthwholeness.net Established web site has:  Listing of agencies doing wholistic ministry  Chat and Forum by area of interest or geography  Posting of appropriate articles  Connections to other web sites

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23. 9/14/201523 Data Base Established Programs put their information into the data base so people can  Identify who is doing what type of ministry, where  Then like minded people can connect with each other based on their selected criteria starting the collaborative process.

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25. 9/14/201525 What Else Is Done In CTM Yearly Worldwide meeting Country CTM collaborative are being established Regional/Country meetings held. Projects maybe under-taken by interested parties to create something new and more powerful then if done alone.

26. 9/14/201526 What More? CTM Regular Newsletter will be initiated The establishment of a study to find Transformational Indicators that measure change. Networking with other similar networks such as Orality network

27. 9/14/201527 Get Involved Become a member in CTM Collaborative if you are interested in wholistic transforming ministry. Give us input on how to make this happen. Form a CTM collaborative of practitioners from India, like who are here today.

28. 9/14/201528 Next Steps Fill out the CTM questionnaire on your wholistic ministry on the web so others can network with you interested in what you are doing Become part of the initial Steering Committee to get things started in India. Pray for the collaborative.