I was undecided about reaching out for partnership for long time as I was not feeling good about approaching people for support. I was thinking that God has called me so He will provide so why should I approach to people for partnership and It's been 13 years I'm in full time ministry, got blessings to preach and teach to many people about the power of Partnership but I didn't approached anyone for it.
My feelings about not approaching people was purely self-centeredness as I was worry about what others will think, it was a kind of pride that I was not reaching out for partnership and also it was a foolishness that I was managing my ministry, preaching on Radio, Supporting needy Children, Traveling for Gospel etc. With the gifts money I received occasionally from friends but Today I am here, approaching You to partner with the Vision that God has given to me.
The Revelation of Partnership brought revolution in me. I understand that Self-supported ministry which generates support without partnering with people, lacks Like-minded team and Accountability until and unless we keep the personal integrity.
1. Partnership is a blessings to team up with God Having Partnership is allow like minded same vision people to join for greater purpose and the results will be thousands fold as Deuteronomy 32:30 says “..one Chase thousands and two chase ten thousand and the Lord surrendered them “ see here God also involve with us in our work. 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s co-workers. You are God’s farmland and God’s building. Ministry is a team play. This revelation taught me that I need to be a team player and not a sole performer.
2. Lack of accountability is dishonesty and Accountability is an attribute of a Faithful steward of the Kingdom. Partnership will ensure the accountability and will help to finish our race of faith by looking unto Jesus .
In 2011, I was holding a crusade meeting with a group of zealous youngsters. During Altar Call, we witnessed hundreds of people running to the podium to confess their faith in Jesus, accepting Him as their personal Lord and Saviour. I felt blessed and believed the meeting to be a success. Later that evening as I was leaving the venue of the meeting, I began to ponder, when I heard someone whispering questions in my ear, Those questions were “Who will feed those who just put their faith in me? Who will take care of them? Where will they be planted for growth? What is the future of those precious souls?” This was a sobering moment. All my excitement was turned into a lifelong strong determination and I decided to focus on Discipleship and not just preaching. It was a call of God in my life, and I submitted to that call.
The good news Is that I am not alone in this walk of Disciple-making. God has called many with the same call. It could be you, your family, and also your church. Will you answer it? The change is waiting to happen, What will your response be?
I would consider it an honour to partner with you in this vision of teaching the truth of the Gospel to the body Of Christ.
With Thanks and Oblige
Sanjeet Pradhan