This document provides an agenda and materials for an orientation session. It includes: 1. A welcome from the CEO of visionSynergy. 2. An overview of the agenda which covers introductions, objectives, and prayer. 3. Presentations on the importance of networks, engagement strategies, and developing champions. 4. Discussion topics focused on collaboration opportunities between networks and connecting vision to measurable outcomes. The orientation aims to equip network leaders through sharing best practices and facilitating connections between participants from different sectors and regions.

3. Welcome!

4. Kärin Primuth
visionSynergy CEO

7. Prayer

8. Overview & Orientation

9. Overview & Orientation
1. WHO is here?
2. WHY are we here?
3. WHAT do we need to know?
4. WHERE are we going?

12. Overview & Orientation
1. WHO is here?
2. WHY are we here?
3. WHAT do we need to know?
4. WHERE are we going?

13. INSPIRE EQUIP CONNECT

14. Overview & Orientation
1. WHO is here?
2. WHY are we here?
3. WHAT do we need to know?
4. WHERE are we going?

15. Important
Information

16. Page 25

17. Security Guidelines
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 DO NOT add attendees to mailing lists
 DO NOT publish conference materials

18. Social Media Guidelines
#SynergySummit2015

19. Social Media Guidelines
 OK to say you are at the Summit
 OK to say you are in Barcelona
 OK to post quotes, insights, learning

20. Social Media Guidelines
 DO NOT post attendee names or photos
 DO NOT post speaker names
 DO NOT post names of networks
 DO NOT post hotel name
 DO NOT post sensitive ministry info

21. Getting the
most out of
the Summit

22. Page 4

24. Overview & Orientation
1. WHO is here?
2. WHY are we here?
3. WHAT do we need to know?
4. WHERE are we going?

25. Page 2

27. Raffle Drawing
 Raffle drawing after each break
 Be back from break on time to participate in
prize drawings

29. Then make my joy complete by being like-minded,
having the same love, being one in spirit and of one
mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit. Rather, in humility value others above
yourselves, not looking to your own interests but
each of you to the interests of the others. In your
relationships with one another, have the same
mindset as Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:2-5)

30. Then make my joy complete by being like-minded,
having the same love, being one in spirit and of one
mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit. Rather, in humility value others above
yourselves, not looking to your own interests but
each of you to the interests of the others. In your
relationships with one another, have the same
mindset as Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:2-5)
What qualities are we called to have
as followers of Jesus?
How does this apply to you
as a network leader?

31. Invite the Lord
to speak to us
through this day

33. Table Discussion
• Name
• Country
• Network / Ministry / Organization
• One reason you came to the Summit
• Pray in pairs for
one personal request

35. Phill Butler
Founder & Senior Strategy Advisor
visionSynergy

36. Why Networks
Are Important
Part One: Trends – Implications
Part Two: The Movement – The
Challenge

37. IT IS A COMPLEX, CONFUSING
WORLD

38. SEVEN MAJOR TRENDS
SHAPING THE WORLD

39. MIGRATION

40. URBANIZATION

41. URBANIZATION

42. COMMUNICATIONS
7+ Billion Population
3+ Billion Internet Users
3.7 Billion Unique Mobile Subscribers
7+ Billion Active Mobile Subscriptions
Last 21 seconds: 1,000
New Mobile Phones Came On Line!

43. RATE OF TECHNOLOGY’S
INNOVATION

44. TECHNOLOGY’S RATE OF
ADOPTION

45. POWER FROM THE CENTER TO
THE EDGES
“In the network model, rewards
come by empowering others,
not by climbing over them. John
Naisbitt 1990 Megatrends

46. POWER FROM THE CENTER TO
THE EDGES
Partnerships, Networks,
Strategic Alliances
Crowdsourcing
Crowdaction-Advocacy
Crowdfunding
Crowd Innovation

47. ORG THINK TO NET THINK
Organizations will never go away.
Yet, “progressive organizations are
tending to refocus on supporting
teams in community-style
networks.” (allee 2003)

48. WHAT THE WORLD IS SAYING
“There is no other way society will
achieve large scale progress
against urgent and complex
problems, unless a collective
impact approach becomes the
accepted way of doing business.”
Stanford Social Innovation Review 2012

49. WHAT THE WORLD IS SAYING

50. YOUR VIEW OF CHANGE –OBSTACLE
OR OPPORTUNITY?
 Existed When You Were Born?:
Normal
 Invented When You Were 15-35?:
New, Revolutionary, Exciting
 Invented After You Were 35?:
Big Questions – Big Challenges!
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy

51. DISCUSSION
Questions:
 What do you make of these trends?
 What are the implications for our
Christian mission?
 What are the implications for your
network?

52. Why Networks
Are Important
Part Two: The Movement – The
Challenge

53. 2700 PEOPLE – 150 NATIONS
First Global Missionary
Gathering Since The 1910
Edinburgh World Missionary
Conference of 1200 Delegates

54. IMPACT: GLOBAL COOP?
 Evidence of God’s blessing on the global
missionary movement of 200 years
 Evidence of the Global nature of the Church
 Call for collaboration
 Network Prototype -- provided structures:
regional sectors & working groups
 Provided core theological basis - Covenant
 Vision/Task Focus Not Organization Focus!

55. MUSLIM COMMUNICATIONS CONF
 Marseille France / August 1974
 75+participants / 20+ countries
 Launched
 First regional media research
 Magalla Magazine
 Middle East Media
 Sat 7
 Regional Working Conferences

56. GROWTH: THE PARTNERSHIP MOVEMENT
1986 North Africa – Eight Ministries
First Strategic Evangelism Partnership

57. GROWTH: THE PARTNERSHIP MOVEMENT
1990 - 4 Strategic Partnerships
Partnership Training Launched

58. GROWTH: THE PARTNERSHIP MOVEMENT
1990 - Jordan Lewis’ Landmark Book
Confirms Principles Are Universal

59. GROWTH: THE PARTNERSHIP MOVEMENT
1996 – 23 Operating Partnerships
43 Developing Partnerships

60. GROWTH: THE PARTNERSHIP MOVEMENT
2002 – 92 Operating/65 Developing P’ships
3000+ Ministries From 55 Countries

61. GROWTH: THE PARTNERSHIP MOVEMENT
2005 - 10/40 Window Region
22 Annual Regional Evangelism Consultations

62. WILL OUR NETWORKS AND
PARTNERSHIPS REFLECT
THESE KEY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS?
THE CHALLENGE

63. TECH ADVANCE: GLOBAL?

64. TECH ADVANCE: LOCAL?

65. GLOBAL YOUTH POPULATION?
52% -- 3.8 Billion Under 30!
 1.8 Billion 10-25 years
Leading Edge of Innovation
Feel “Left Out” of Church/Mission
Strategy
How To Make Them Essential?

66. THE CITIES?
5 Billion Urban Dwellers 2025
37 “MegaCities” Over10 Million
27 In “Developing Countries”
400+ Cities Over 1 Million
Karachi: 4 – 14 million In 33 Years!

67. THE CITIES?

68. WHAT IS OUR FUTURE VISION?
Quality of the Network
Engagement of Participants
Strategic Vision
Effectiveness of Strategies
Quality of Outcomes
Evaluation & Stewardship

69. DISCUSSION
Questions:
 What do you make of these trends?
 What are the implications for our
Christian mission?
 What are the implications for your
network?

70. BREAK TO 11:00

72. Raffle Prize!

74. Introductions:
• What is your name?
• Where do you live?
• What is your network?
• What is your role?

76. What is the vision
of your network?

77. What is the best advice
you have received about
network leadership?

78. What is the most
important thing you
hope to gain from
your time here?

79. Where have you seen
God working
through your network?

80. What excites you the
most about your
network?

81. What is one lesson you
have learned through
your network?

82. What is one way your
organization has
benefited from your
network?

83. What activity or
program has been
exceptionally effective
in your network?

84. Why do you believe
collaboration is
important?

88. LUNCH TO 2:30

90. Raffle Prize!

91. Inter-Network
Exploration

92. Sector-Based Networks

93. Geo-Based Networks

94. Connecting our Assets & Needs
for Greater Effectiveness

95. How might your network
collaborate with other networks
in your sector or geo region?

96. Network1* & Network2* Collaboration
* Names removed for security

97. Network1 & Network2 Collaboration
Both prepared descriptions of
their mission and vision,
assets, and objectives in
advance

98. Inter-Network
Collaboration
Exploration
Tool

99. Network1 & Network2 Collaboration
Network1 = Access to the region
Network2 = Fruitful practices /
research
Result = JOINT PROJECTS

100. Sector

101. Sector
• Church Planting
• Collaboration/Regional Consultations
• Digital/Media
• Education
• Evangelism (Children/Youth/Student…)
• Global Organizations
• Health/Medical
• Mission Associations
• Relief/Development/Refugees

103. Sector Room Facilitator
Global Organizations Main Russ
Relief/Development Main Karin
Church Planting 1 Jose
Collaboration/Regional Consult Main Phill
Digital/Media 2 Dave
Health/Medical 3 Tim
Missions Associations Main John
Evangelism 4 Hugo

104. Gather in groups of 3 networks
for THREE discussions

105. 1. What are your strengths and assets?
2. What are your current gaps and areas
where you want growth?
3. What are potential, practical next
steps for possible collaboration?
Do you want to continue this
conversation? (Make an appointment!)

106. Geo

107. Geo
• East Asia
• South Asia
• Southeast Asia and South Pacific
• Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia
• Latin America and Caribbean
• Middle East and North Africa
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• North America

108. Geo Room Facilitator
East Asia Main Karin
South Asia 2 Tim
SE Asia & S. Pacific Main Russ
Europe, Eurasia, Central Asia 3 John
Latin America & Caribbean Main Hugo
Middle East & N. Africa 1 Dave
Sub-Saharan Africa Main Phill
North America 4 Jose

109. Gather in groups of 3 networks
for THREE discussions

110. 1. Who are you? What is your network?
2. What is your network doing in this
area?
3. Do you want to continue this
conversation?
(Make an appointment!)

111. BREAK TO 4:30

113. Raffle Prize!

114. Dinámicas

115. What was most
valuable for you today?

117. Raffle Prize!

118. Thursday
Afternoon Tour
40 € for 4 hours
Includes English-
speaking tour guide
La Sagrada Familia
and other sites around
Barcelona
Pay cash at Info table

119. Recap & Roadmap

122. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a
life worthy of the calling you have received. Be
completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing
with one another in love. Make every effort to keep
the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were
called to one hope when you were called; one Lord,
one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians
4:1-6

123. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a
life worthy of the calling you have received. Be
completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing
with one another in love. Make every effort to keep
the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were
called to one hope when you were called; one Lord,
one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians
4:1-6
What qualities are we called to have as followers of
Jesus? How does this apply to you as a network leader?

124. Invite the Lord
to speak to us
through this day

126. Table Discussion
• What spoke to you from the passage?
• What was a highlight from yesterday?
• What is one new idea you gained?
• Pray in pairs for a personal request and
for God to speak to us today

128. Network Profile Video 1
removed for security reasons

129. Topic #1
Unleashing Participation
Through Member Engagement

130. Plenary presentation
removed

131. Discussion

132. What is the difference
between participation and
collaboration?

133. Discuss some practical
examples of how you can
increase engagement

135. BREAK TO 11:00

136. Raffle Prize!

138. Network Profile Video 2
removed for security reasons

139. Topic #2
Unleashing Results
Through Specific Objectives

140. Network Leader Survey
Over half of network leaders say:
“Our greatest challenge is being
able to detail the results our
network has achieved”

141. Unleashing Results through Specific
Objectives
HOPE is not enough
Equip your network for results
you can measure

142. Unleashing Results through Specific
Objectives
What gets a network to results:
Vision
Specific steps
Measurable Outcomes

143. Unleashing Results through Specific
Objectives
Vision is our AIM
Activities are what we DO
Outcomes are what we GET
Measureables are how we know
we are moving forward

144. Unleashing Results through Specific
Objectives
Clarity about our network vision
leads us to design
Specific activities, actions,
programs to reach our vision:
Specific Objectives

145. Unleashing Results through Specific
Objectives
When we have Specific Objectives
we can create
Measure our Progress

146. Unleashing Results through Specific
Objectives
Measureable Progress gives
network value and makes it useful
for building up the Kingdom of
God

147. Vision to Results: Case Studies
Three network leaders will present a
case study from their network on
bringing vision to reality. Listen for how
they did it.

148. Case studies removed
for security reasons
Nigeria
North Africa
Indonesia

150. 1. How did these networks connect the dots
from Vision to Activities to Outcomes?
2. What do you learn from the three case
studies on unleashing results by specific
objectives?

151. Move tables to gather with your network
1. Name your network vision
2. Name one most successful activity or
project that furthered that vision
3. What 3-5 key steps made it work?

152. LUNCH TO 2:30

154. Raffle Prize!

155. Network Profile Video 3
removed for security reasons

156. Topic #3
Unleashing Community
Through Effective Communication

157. Plenary presentation
removed

159. BREAK TO 4:30

161. Raffle Prize!

162. Network Profile Video 4
removed for security reasons

163. Topic #4
Unleashing Resources
Through Developing Champions

164. Healthy Networks
• Impact systems, not just
individuals
• Grow ability to do more by
releasing organizational
resources

165. Developing Champions
How do we move people from
participants to advocates and
resource activators?

166. Plenary presentation
removed for security reasons

168. 1. What qualities characterize an effective
“ambassador,” “advocate,” or
“champion”?
2. What have you found helpful to move
people from participants to this sort of
resource activator?

169. Panel discussion
removed for security reasons

170. What was most
valuable for you today?