FIELD PARTNERSHIPS

Field Partnerships provide Support and Resources for MISSION LEADERS

Field Partnerships “ WINNING THE BATTLE ” Exodus 17:10-13 Moses was God’s Leader Aaron and Hur were his Partners God gave the Victory

Field Partnerships “WINNING THE BATTLE” 1.Moses could not be replaced…only his arms uplifted could bring victory. * Partners do not replace Mission Leaders * Partners do not set field strategy or priorities * Partners come along side WMD/RD/FSCs

Field Partnerships “WINNING THE BATTLE” 2.Aaron and Hur provided a resource …a stone for Moses to sit on. Partners can provide needed resources: * Intercessory Prayer * Finances * Teams * Technical Expertise; Teachers * Volunteers * Find and Recruit other people and resources WHATEVER GOD’s LEADERS NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE!

Field Partnerships “WINNING THE BATTLE” 2.Aaron and Hur provided a resource…a stone for Moses to sit on. Partners provide: * Intercessory Prayer * Technical expertise; Unique resources; Instructors * Volunteers * Teams (construction, medical, musical, youth, etc.) * Finances (fund special projects) * Find and Recruit other people and resources WHATEVER GOD’s LEADERS NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE!

Field Partnerships “WINNING THE BATTLE” 3.Aaron and Hur provided support for the mission…they held up Moses’ arms until the battle was won! Partners: * Focus on a specific Field * Make a 3-year commitment * Become advocates and promoters for a Field’s leaders and ministry * Make personal financial investments, and recruit others * Are loyal, devoted and faithful supporters of “their” Field. HOLD UP LEADER’S ARMS UNTIL THE VICTORY IS WON!

Field Partnerships “WHY SHOULD I BE A PARTNER?” (page 1) Opportunity to use my unique talents and resources Be part of the mission “Team” Get to know and help “my” missionaries (special people) Focus on 1 to 3 countries Learn about a culture and people; meet national leaders “VIP”…View in Person; make on-site visits

Field Partnerships “WHY SHOULD I BE A PARTNER?” (page 2) Target my involvement & investment Accountability by the Field; receive reports Receive “insider” information; know the details Continuity…follow projects from start to finish Personalize Missions…Know you are making a difference! Fulfill the “Great Commission”…Give, Go, & Make Disciples

Field Partnerships “HOW?” FSC gathers a group of potential partners by personal invitation. FSC appoints a “Managing Partner” to be Chairman of the group. FSC meets with partners at least once a year in the USA. FSC invites partners to visit or meet on the field. FSC provides “Prayer Requests & Answers”, by . FSC provides an approved project “Needs List”. FSC provides progress reports and success stories. Managing Partner plans the annual meeting. Managing Partner follows up on commitments and provides reports on resource development. WMD provides technical assistance and policy guidance.

Field Partnerships “WHAT?” Partners can: Provide intercessory prayer support, especially for emergencies Raise money in addition to WEF and Mission Specials Help fund special projects (buildings, training, campaigns, etc.) Recruit W&W and other teams Recruit and help fund volunteers and special skills Make personal commitments and find others to help; leverage/ROI Seek help from friends who are not Nazarenes Upon invitation of the Field, “go and see”. Partners have choices for involvement, share ideas, make recommendations… MAKE A DIFFERENCE! FSC values partner input in developing field strategy.

Field Partnerships “WHAT NOT?” Partners do not: Set strategy or tell the Field what to do. Redirect tithes and offerings, or support for WEF. Raise money in your local church without Pastor’s approval. Solicit from other churches without their Pastor’s approval. Send out mailings or do group solicitations. Partnership is a personal commitment.

Field Partnerships How do you get started? 1.Let the Field Strategy Coordinator know you are interested in being a Partner… JOIN THE TEAM! 2.Confirm attendance at the organizational meeting. 3.Make a donation to help cover costs of the meeting. 4.Pray about a committee assignment. 5.Begin planning a trip to the Field, perhaps with a W&W team. 6.Pray about a personal investment of resources. 7.Identify other potential partners and resources. 8.Fulfill your commitments; set an example for others.

MEXICO Field Partnership OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT 1.Help organize a new Nazarene District in the State of Sonora. 2.Help the Sierra District grow from Phase 1 to Phase 2. 3.Help grow the North, Huasteca and Olmeca districts from Phase 2 to Phase 3, and become fully self-supporting. 4.Participate in the “BORDER INITIATIVE” in northern Mexico. 5.Build retirement houses for pastors on the Gulf District. (Merida) 6.Build several district centers, with district parsonage, district office, and training centers. 7.Help evangelize new communities with the JESUS Film, and the strategies of “TO BE LIKE HIM” and MAXIMUM MISSIONS. 8.Sponsor a new church plant for $30 a month.

Field Partnerships When God sinks your ship with success, call for a partner! (Luke 5:4-7) FSCs have big harvest goals for WHAT IF THEY REACH THEM? WILL IT SINK THEIR SHIP? Partners can save the catch and the ship!

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