Editorial May 2010 Remember playing with Lego? I saw a TV programme where a group of people collaborated to build a life-size house out of Lego. Individual pieces fitted together to create something bigger than themselves. On their own, Lego blocks are not effective but put together they can create all sorts of wonderful toys and practical creations. These blocks are partnering like the group assembling that house. Partnering is an important concept. By partnering with the Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators, Scripture Union has been able to produce resources for and promote the E100 challenge. This is an example of a formal partnership. We have a signed agreement describing what we will do and what the outcomes will be. Scripture Union aims to partner with churches, it’s how we work, but it is not always a formal arrangement. Here are 4 good reasons to partner: 1. It is a great way to use the resources contributed by supporters really well. 2. It increases capacity so that more can be achieved. 3. It makes us cross boundaries and work with different people. 4. It is a way of cooperating, just like the biblical body at work. Partnering is the way of the future if we are serious about building the kingdom of God. In this edition of The Adventure, you will read about the ways we are partnering. Wayne Fraser –National Director
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