For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually member one of another. Rom.12:4
He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labour. For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Cor. 3:8-9
CBSM coined the term Agencies to mean ministry partners who specialize in specific ministry areas where no one particular assembly has the resources, knowledge or skills to be effective. Assemblies are invited to participate and provide resources as they are so led. CBSM will provide communication, coordination and facilitation to enhance the effectiveness through cooperation.
The Roles between the Assemblies, the Agencies and CBSM:
CBSM
Coordinates & facilitates between agencies and the assemblies to enable the assemblies to be better equipped for missions, church planting and growth.
Support and Implementation Agencies
Provide services and various assistance to enable the assemblies to be better equipped for Missions, Church Planting and Growth.
Missions
Church planting and church growth are primarily the work of the church. Agencies support, facilitate and enable the church to be better equipped for the task.