By bringing leaders and lay people of the two churches together through visits back and forth, it is envisioned that each would learn from and pray for the other. Eventually the two churches would cooperate in an outreach program. The mission experience and vision of a western church is one of the prime contributions it could make to its sister church. In the meantime, the western church benefits tremendously from the interaction with Christians who have suffered and lived in a society hostile to Christianity. Many churches meet in homes which have no pews for seating.
Pastors have no means of transportation.
This method ensures more equitable distribution and helps to avoid the problem of dependence and paternalism. Both sister-church programs are convinced that the western churches benefit from the prayers of their sister church and experience spiritual growth, especially as visitors have the opportunity to see faith and love grow under suffering and persecution. Until models have developed and been tested by time, questions as to the effectiveness of this method will continue to be raised and methods refined.