8 Cautions When Partnering with Majority World Believers

Marv Newell is an author and the Senior Vice President for MissioNexus.  I've known Marv for several years and always enjoy being with him. He is a sharp thinker and good friend.Last month, he wrote a very good article that provided some guidelines on how North Americans should relate to Majority World believers when it comes to collaboration in missions.  Check out his full post: "Relating Better to Majority World Missions".While I am still in favor of the understanding and terminology of "partners," here are his six cautions when connecting with those from outside of North America:

1. We dare not be offended when criticized by the leaders who represent this movement.
2. We dare not be condescending.
3. We dare not put them on a pedestal.
4. We dare not misunderstand the new relationship that has been a progression and continues to evolve.
5. We dare not call them by the wrong name.
6. We dare not be simply a “willing participant,” but rather must be a “worthy participant.”

As churches in the West continue to connect with brothers and sisters across the world, challenges will arise.  The growth of the Majority World Church is both a wonderful blessing and a tremendous pressure point on the Church.In addition to Marv's six (and using his terminology), I would add two more:1) We dare not neglect to go and make disciples of all nations if Majority World believers do not partner with us.2) We dare not take a hands-off approach, neglecting God-given centuries of wisdom and experience, when partnering with Majority World believers. What would you add?