Who is a good partner?
Good partners are committed, will make time in their schedules to go regularly to campus, are willing to take risks. Take a few minutes to list out anyone that you could invite to partner with you.
Think through categories like:
• Other InterVarsity students
• Co-leaders from your current campus
• Younger leaders you’re already investing in
• Students involved in anything you currently lead
• Friends or volunteers from your church
• Your InterVarsity staff worker!
• Anyone you know from the new campus
Invite them to a partnership gathering to learn more
A partnership gathering is a great way to gather a group of partners around the vision of starting something new. You and your partners will affirm the gifts that you bring together, explore for connections on that campus and pray for revival. Choose a time and place for your gathering and then invite your whole list of people to come hear about what it could look like to start something new.
Here’s what your invitation could look like:
Hey, Sarah! I feel called to start a new ministry at ___ and I’m praying for a team of partners to join me in starting this movement. I think you would make a great part of this team! A group of friends are meeting up at ___ to talk and pray about what this could look like and I would love for you to join us!
You can start something new. We can help.