BKB Resources
Companion relationships nurtured through Bega Kwa Bega have changed lives in congregations all around the Saint Paul Area Synod. Individually and as communities of faith, we have experienced the deep grace and hospitality of our Tanzanian hosts and our lives have been transformed. We have prayed for one another, exchanged visits, and shared resources with one another. We have supported students and a wide variety of development projects. Along the way, we have learned some things about how to be effective in our shared work.
RESOURCES FOR CONGREGATIONS
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The First Steps in Companionship
This document discusses the ways individuals and congregations can engage in the BKB companionship whether or not there’s a covenant relationship with a parish.
Money Matters
This document outlines best practices around sharing gifts with one another through join projects, including commitments, tracking, security and accountability.
Sample Companion Congregation Covenant
This document outlines the covenantal agreements for congregations setting up a partnership with a congregation in the Iringa Diocese.
Zoom!
This document offers best practices for timing, participants, sample agenda and other considerations around Zoom calls with your companion(s) in Iringa.
Miradi – Projects & Best Practices
This document assists companions throughout a project, including project approval and decision making, communication plans, progress updates, evaluation and project completion.
Education Initiatives
This document describes the types of BKB education related funding and how to make contributions.
Mawasiliano [Communication]
This document covers recommended channels and platforms for both informal and formal global communications.
Companion Congregation Scholarships
This document shows how congregations pledge scholarship funds, how parishes select students, how payments are made and how records are shared.
