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Message ‘I thank my God every time I remember you, I always praywith joy because of your partnership in the Gospel’ Phil 1:3-5

Partners in Mission is about partnering in the mission ofGod together as we serve and support each other. AtSEBA our desire is to offer greater support to ourchurches and pioneering/church planting initiatives.Partners in Mission is particularly for churches whowould value the support from the wider association in avariety of ways. Each partnership is unique and prayerfully discerned bythe local church while supporting the needs of eachinitiative or church. SEBA’s role in the partnership is towalk alongside the church, offer support and advice toeach church to help it find the best mission tool tobecome more effective in mission. We recognise that many local churches and pioneeringinitiatives are often limited by the resources available tothem but by partnering with the association our hope isthat wider resources becomes available and evengreater possibilities realised. Introducing Partners in Mission

Receiving ChurchesLocal Churches wanting to bemore effective in missionNew mission initiativesPioneer and church plantinginitiativesResourcing churchesChurches wanting to supportother churches Who is Partners in Mission for?Churches at riskChurches who are in dangerof closure

Core ValuesThere are three core values which underpin this initiativeDiscerning and beingled by the Holy Spirit A vision and passionfor missionThe empowering oflocal mission

Guiding PrinciplesSHAREPRAYEREnsuring that prayer is at the centre ofthe partnership by joining with Jesus ininterceding for His mission together.DISCERNDiscerning together the local vision andstrategy as led and inspired by the HolySpirit.DECLARE &DEMONSTRATEIntentionally inviting people to followJesus, be baptised and become Hisdisciples.EQUIPSeeking to be better equipped formission, including attending an annualPartners in Mission day.Prayerfully, openly and honestlyreviewing and seeking the ongoingguidance and from the Spirit.REVIEWCONTRIBUTEWherever possible to offer back so thatother churches and initiatives might beencouraged and supported.Share the story with others so they mightbe encouraged and inspired. Alongside the three values there are seven guiding principles.

MissionCompanionsPartnering with other churchesWorkshopsMissionGrantsSeminarsAs part of this initiative SEBA have designed what we callthe SEBA Mission Toolbox, which consists of a widevariety of resources in all shapes and sizes. Examples ofthe tools in the toolbox are shown below. The SEBAMission ToolboxSEBA are also partnering with a range of other organisationswho are have a number of resources for supporting churchesin their mission. These include LICC, Everyone Everywhere,Share Jesus International, The Rooftop & BMS.

The journey begins...How to Become a Partner in Mission ChurchExpress your interest to your church’s regionalminister. An appointed member of the SEBA team will meetwith your leadership team. Church leaders bring a proposal to a churchmeeting to become a PiM church.Step 4Step 1Step 2Step 3To find out more contact SEBA.Scan the QR code or visit seba-baptist.org.uk/partnersinmission

We look forward to hearing from you!!Please get in contactGET INVOLVED: to find out more or to register your interest,go to: seba-baptist.org.uk/partnersinmission PartnersPrayerShareMission