http://www.cccc.org/blogs/john/2010/02/13/a-new-agency-or-a-new-program/ An exploration of leadership practices led by John Pellowe, CEO of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:04:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.cccc.org/blogs/john/2010/02/13/a-new-agency-or-a-new-program/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Ron Shantz Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:12:40 +0000 http://www.cccc.org/blogs/john/?p=2045#comment-40 I would concur with John's comments around the pro's and con's of a new ministry or new program. If you have a particular gift that can be used by many, then offer it with a servant hearted attitude, and let the existing orgs manage the administration and finance. For example, I worked in the not for profit housing sector for over 15 years, and managed to build an network of contacts and resources that were built on relationships rather than contracts. This included many churches of all denominations and traditions that could assist the poor through advocacy as well as assisting agencies to connect to resources through the local church community. Everyone wins, and God is honored, and many came to become followers of Jesus as a result of connecting to a local church. I would concur with John’s comments around the pro’s and con’s of a new ministry or new program. If you have a particular gift that can be used by many, then offer it with a servant hearted attitude, and let the existing orgs manage the administration and finance. For example, I worked in the not for profit housing sector for over 15 years, and managed to build an network of contacts and resources that were built on relationships rather than contracts. This included many churches of all denominations and traditions that could assist the poor through advocacy as well as assisting agencies to connect to resources through the local church community. Everyone wins, and God is honored, and many came to become followers of Jesus as a result of connecting to a local church.

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