by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Learn-Getting-Started, Collaborate-Learn-Why
We all know that outcomes are a whole lot better when people work together – whether it’s families, communities, or nations. The nightly news reminds us every day of the consequences of broken relationships – personally and among nations. It’s particularly...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Learn-Why
The Standard Excuses Concern over theological differences — real or imagined. Fear of loss of organizational identity. The “we can do it alone” mentality. Pride/ego. Fear of other agencies intrusion on our turf. Fear of change — never done it...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Implement-Operations, Collaborate-Learn-Why
My background is in business, then many years in international broadcasting, and the last 40+ years helping God’s people work together in ministry partnerships. Over the years it is clear that there are a range of factors and motives that compel a focus on...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Learn-Getting-Started, Collaborate-Learn-Why
There is plenty of Biblical support for God’s people being active change agents. I. Based on God’s nature: living in community A. Before creation – Job/Daniel/Ephesians B. Man in His likeness – Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:17 C. Destruction of...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Learn-Why
God comes to us in these days as a Father — bringing His family access to freedom, reconciliation, salvation, and hope. Hope not just for eternity but hope for a changed life, changed relationships, changed communities, changed society, and a changed witness...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Learn-Getting-Started, Collaborate-Learn-Why
Scriptural Assumptions Man is a shaper, not a victim Gen 1:26, 28, 29 Gen 2:16-17 Jesus commission from the Father Luke 4:16-21 Jesus commission to us John 20:21 We are change agents Matt 6:10, 11:19...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Learn-Why
As consider our approach or strategies for evangelism, whether inter-personal, social media, or other forms of communications understanding both the key elements and the process of decision-making can greatly strengthen our initiatives. These very simple charts and...
