We United Methodists talk about being a connectional system, but in my experience, it is rare for local congregations to actually connect and cooperate with each other in ministry. So I dangle this quote in front of us:
By Jean Vanier

Each community needs to be in contact with others. They stimulate and encourage, give support, call forth and affirm each other…. A community that isolates itself will wither and die; a community in communion with others will receive and give life.

Source: Community and Growth
as quoted at inward/outward