Partner Articles
A Dream Come True
by John Greening
“A dream come true” is how I describe the privilege Daria and I had to participate in the first International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries Conference. It was truly a thrill to meet international friends face-to-face after becoming acquainted in a limited sense through e-mail. Following initial introductions and greetings, we found ourselves immersed in conversations about church ministry and strategy. Since coming away with mental overload from the IPFBM conference, I have been processing the experience of being with these brothers and sisters. The implications and possibilities of this partnership have exceeded my earlier hopes.
During the conference, interaction about partnering was sophisticated. These men and women are thinkers who see value in cooperative relationships. They do not use clichés or speak in generalities about partnering. They talk strategy. They are clear in what they want to accomplish. On a level that would engage seminary graduates, they explain the structure, operational procedures, and goals of partnering. They refuse to merely talk about their problems, but are actively engaged in solving problems.