Peter Greer - Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the Impact of Leaders, Charities, and Churches

I grew up in a West African village that had no word for competition. For me to win at the expense of anothers loss was simply inconceivable. And so it should be in the building of Gods Kingdom. Impossible? Read how its being done in outstanding ministries across the globe!

Dr. Wess Stafford, president emeritus, Compassion International

I love the African quote, If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. It applies especially well to the power of community in Kingdom work. Im grateful to Peter Greer and Chris Horst for celebrating Christ-centered teamwork and collaboration in Rooting for Rivals . This is an essential read for Christian ministry leaders who want to model countercultural unity and generosity in how we obey and serve our Lord.

Richard Stearns, president, World Vision U.S., and author of The Hole in Our Gospel

Rooting for Rivals is a must-read for everyone who agrees that no man walks alone. Clear concepts and challenging discussion questions will provide every organization with a roadmap to improving their effectiveness not only through partnerships but by strengthening their teams support of the organizational mission and reliance on one another.

Atul Tandon, CEO, Opportunity International

Peter Greer and Chris Horst have done it againtheir collaboration has produced another provocative volume, this one designed to challenge the dominant paradigm of competition, which hinders the flourishing of many ministries and nonprofit organizations. Written with candor, humor, and wisdom, Rooting for Rivals is a must-read for anyone who seeks to lead in a manner characterized by humility, generosity, and grace. During these times of discord and division in the church and society, Greer and Horst provide a welcome roadmap for cooperation and bridge building.

Kim S. Phipps, president, Messiah College

Greer and Horst urge unity in ministry. Their seven deadly sins analytical framework challenges the reader to understand those factors that drive us apart and limit success, and those that pull us together and catalyze ministry efforts. This is good, substantive thinking that constitutes a meaningful addition to the literature.

Paul Lowell Haines, EdD, JD, president, Taylor University

Rooting for Rivals is a convincing and convicting call to leave behind the mindset that we compete against one another within the Kingdom of God. Peter Greer and Chris Horst present a revolutionary understanding of what it means to advance the mission of God. This book is a must-read for every leader who wants to honor the Lord.

D. Michael Lindsay, president, Gordon College

Our culture is turbo-charged with competitionunfortunately, even Christians competing with each other. Rooting for Rivals thoughtfully, biblically, and unapologetically pushes against this perspective. Our King expects that we will steward with courage and humility the gifts God has entrusted to us, while opening the door for others to flourish.

Dan Wolgemuth, president/CEO, Youth For Christ USA

I have experienced firsthand the rooting from Peter and HOPE. Peter and I have had the chance to be the nonprofit pitching at the same time to some generous Kingdom-minded friends.... What he has lived out, and modeled, is collaboration and Kingdom. All nonprofits need to live this outit is good for the Kingdom, and it is good for our generous friends.

Eric Scofield, chief development officer, Young Life

Generosity, humility, and integrity foster unity! From my experience, when organizations and leaders align with these Christlike attributes greater collaboration, efficiency, and impact are the outcomes... 1+1=3... the Kingdom advances and God is pleased! Rooting for Rivals helps us understand there is great truth in the proverb The the world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller!

J. Todd Peterson, NFL Kicker 19932005; illumiNations host, and chairman emeritus, Seed Company

Throughout the world today we need to build not just strong organizations, but strong gospel ecosystems. And this requires a spirit that is generous, collaborative, and willing to grow fruit on other peoples trees. Chris Horst and Peter Greer embody a rooting for rivals spirit in their work and leadership. Rooting for Rivals is a valuable contribution to leaders intent on making a long-term impact in their cities.

Jeff Haanen, CEO, Denver Institute for Faith & Work

In Rooting for Rivals , Peter and Chris have captured Gods heart for true Kingdom-minded ministry! Theyve created an irrefutable case for leaders around the globe to work together for the greater good. The truths in this book have the power to literally change the world!

Mark Miller, vice president of high performance leadership, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Peter and Chris have captured the heart of donors in Rooting for Rivals . We want the ministries we support to work well with others to maximize the impact of scarce resources for the Kingdom. Every nonprofit leader should read this book and follow its call to action.

Greg Brenneman, executive chairman, CCMP Capital; Emmy Award-winning author of Right Away and All at Once ; and former chairman, Burger King and Continental Airlines

With solid research, engaging stories, and theological acumen, Peter and Chris present a kingdom-shaped vision for leading Christian organizations in a distinctly Christian way. In a time when many faith-based groups are facing legal and financial pressures, it is my hope that the cooperative spirit they envision in this book takes off and proves to be a source of fruitfulness and abundance for Christian institutions in the century to come.

Katelyn Beaty, author of A Woman s Place and editor at large, Christianity Today

Rooting for Rivals is full of practical and compelling guidance for effective partnership in and out of the churcha reminder that the scriptural counsel to look not only to our own interests but also to the interests of others applies even when those interests are closely aligned.