Collaborative for Transformational Ministry
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Collaborative for Transformational Ministry
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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.
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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.
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Ways Organizations Work Together Global Organization
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Network
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Collaborative
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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.
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The Collaborative The Collaborative VisionVision
Common Common ConcernsConcerns
& & OpportunitOpportunit
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Old WayOld Way
Ministries not communicating Ministries not communicating but hoping to successfully but hoping to successfully
reach the same goalreach the same goal
Common Common ConcernsConcerns
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Partnership WayPartnership Way
Ministries Ministries retaining their individual retaining their individual identity but linked in a common visionidentity but linked in a common vision
and empowered by a facilitator or and empowered by a facilitator or facilitation teamfacilitation team
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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.
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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,
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Effective Collaborative Qualities Powered by a big vision -- larger than any Powered by a big vision -- larger than any
ministry’s abilityministry’s ability Focus on Focus on vision firstvision first, structure later , structure later Build on relationships of trust & prayerBuild on relationships of trust & prayer Set limited, achievable objectives with Set limited, achievable objectives with
clear measures for ‘success’clear measures for ‘success’ Take time – realize it’s a process not an Take time – realize it’s a process not an
eventevent Have a committed/neutral facilitator or Have a committed/neutral facilitator or
facilitation team who are part prophet, all facilitation team who are part prophet, all servantservant
Communicate actively & share successCommunicate actively & share success Focus on common vision -- celebrate unity Focus on common vision -- celebrate unity
in diversity!in diversity!
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Why Collaboratives Fail Lack of large, clear vision which is widely Lack of large, clear vision which is widely
“owned” by partner ministries and their “owned” by partner ministries and their leadersleaders
Do not take time for prayer together -- Do not take time for prayer together -- building trust and strong relationshipsbuilding trust and strong relationships
Too focused on structure/organizationToo focused on structure/organization Lack of clear goals & limited, specific Lack of clear goals & limited, specific
expectations expectations Unrealistic expectations regarding time, Unrealistic expectations regarding time,
resources needed, & likely resultsresources needed, & likely results Unclear on responsibilities and poor Unclear on responsibilities and poor
internal/external communicationsinternal/external communications Unwilling to share success & celebrate Unwilling to share success & celebrate
unity in diversityunity in diversity
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Key Element of Lasting Collaboration Trust
Key Elements of Lasting TrustKey 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 Do we have each other’s best
interests at heart?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?
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Roadblocks to Collaboration
It’s not our idea – never done it this way It’s not our idea – never done it this way beforebefore
Real or perceived theological differencesReal or perceived theological differences Organizational or leadership prideOrganizational or leadership pride Focus on structure rather than on visionFocus on structure rather than on vision Unwillingness to share successUnwillingness to share success Fear of what our constituency will thinkFear of what our constituency will think Fear we will “compromise” our valuesFear we will “compromise” our values Can’t see the value to our vision/missionCan’t see the value to our vision/mission Broken relationships/lack of trustBroken relationships/lack of trust
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.