Kingdom partnerships
Partners
Together We Accomplish More
Church and community partners at NCHIC in Rocklea, Brisbane, begin with shared purpose, clear communication and care for the people we serve. Explore how your church, organisation or skills could support a shared purpose. Start with a conversation.
- Shared Purpose
- Ministry Connections
- Community Collaboration
- Skills & Resources
- Clear Expectations
- Start a Conversation
Vision
Partnerships Grounded in Shared Purpose
We welcome conversations about collaboration that reflects Christian faith, serves people thoughtfully and responds to a real need.
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 reminds us how working together helps us support one another.
Any proposed activity begins with clear discussion of purpose, responsibilities, practical arrangements and the people involved.
A clear starting point
From an Idea to a Shared Purpose
Four questions help shape a useful conversation before any commitment is made.
People
Who would the proposed activity serve?
Contribution
What experience or resources could you contribute?
Practicalities
What practical arrangements would be needed?
Review
How would everyone review progress?
Why partner
Why Partner With Us?
Consider the principles that make a potential collaboration thoughtful and practical.
Multiplied Impact
Begin with an actual need and consider how working together could help.
Clear Expectations
Discuss responsibilities, communication and the information each participant needs.
Innovative Approaches
Listen to the people involved and adapt an idea to its setting.
Care for People
Consider dignity, wellbeing, cultural context and the practical effect on those taking part.
True Collaboration
Be clear about each person’s contribution, capacity and limits.
Purpose Before Promises
Agree what is realistic before making commitments or public claims.
Partnership types
Explore Partnership Types
These are starting points for discussion, rather than a list of existing formal agreements.
Strategic Ministry Partner
Explore a shared ministry idea, including its purpose, practical needs and responsibilities.
Mission Partner
Discuss an appropriate mission interest and any current opportunities the church can consider.
Community Partner
Bring a practical idea for serving local people and discuss its suitability with the team.
Resource Partner
Offer relevant skills, resources or equipment for consideration against current needs.
Possibilities for collaboration
Explore Possible Areas of Collaboration
The following are areas of interest, not endorsements or claims of existing partnerships.
Church Communities
Conversations about worship, fellowship, learning and appropriate shared activities.
Local Community Groups
Ideas for practical service that respond to a real local need.
Youth & Family Initiatives
Thoughtful proposals that support young people and families.
Learning & Resources
Relevant teaching materials, learning opportunities and accessible resources.
Practical Care
Appropriate ways to offer kindness, assistance and encouragement.
Skills & Expertise
Professional, creative or practical skills that may be useful to current church activities.
Journey
Your Partnership Journey
A simple pathway for exploring a proposal together.
If your group would like to get to know NCHIC before proposing a project, you are welcome to join us for Sunday worship in Rocklea. When you get in touch, tell us who the proposal is for, what your group can contribute and whether you have a timeframe in mind.
01
Connect
Introduce yourself, your organisation and the idea you would like to discuss.
02
Align
Explore the purpose, suitability and people the proposed activity would serve.
03
Design
Discuss practical arrangements, responsibilities and what is realistic.
04
Launch
Proceed only once the participants have agreed an appropriate approach.
05
Engage
Review the experience, listen to feedback and decide on any next step.
Application
Start a Partnership Conversation
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Take your next step
Start a Partnership Conversation
Tell us about your organisation, your interests and the conversation you would like to start.