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Welcome to the Collaborative Ministry website—we are excited you are here!

We are glad to have you join us on this journey of partnership and mission! This website is designed to be a resource hub where pastors and educators can find practical tools, training, and support to work together in impacting children and their families for Jesus. More than just a site, this is a community—a place where we can learn, grow, and collaborate to revive and strengthen Adventist education and its mission to the world.

Research from the CognitiveGenesis study confirms what many of us already know: Adventist education changes lives. When our schools thrive, students receive an education that is not only academically superior to the national average but also fosters deep spiritual growth. Even in struggling schools, Adventist education continues to surpass public school academic test scores. But more than grades and statistics, our schools provide something invaluable—the opportunity to introduce students and their families to a lifelong relationship with Jesus, rooted in our unique Adventist identity.

To help schools flourish and become more community-oriented, this site outlines four key steps for growth. Each section provides practical guidance, resources, and ideas that can be implemented in your local context. Explore, engage, and share your experiences with us! If you have questions, ideas, or success stories about how you have helped your school grow, we would love to hear from you.

This website is an extension of the Collaborative Ministry course, a required part of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary curriculum at Andrews University. Dr. Scott R. Ward, DMin, leads this initiative and is available for training and consulting with your conference, school, or ministry team. You can find his contact information under the Contact tab.

We invite you to collaborate with us as we work toward a shared vision—stronger schools, engaged communities, and children who know and love Jesus. Welcome aboard!