Partnership in Ministry

“This book provides an excellent introduction to the study of the network and collaboration of early Christian churches, challenging Pauline scholarship to view Paul’s ministry and early Christianity not just in the paradigm of conflict and competition but more in the framework of unity and partnership. It is well researched, logically organized, and clearly written, and it offers many theological and practical insights for contemporary churches in terms of their networking and collaboration in ministry.”


—S. Aaron Son, professor of biblical studies, Dallas Baptist University





“Challenging scholarship to view the apostle Paul not only through his opponents, but also through his friends, Byun explores Paul’s collaboration with the churches through the lens of coworkers, financial assistance, and communicative activities. The result is a stimulating analysis of the social and religious dynamics of the ancient world that positions early Christianity within the framework of unity and partnership rather than conflict.”


—Mark Taylor, professor of New Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary