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Futures Thinking and Kingdom Values
Feb 6, 2010
How does futures thinking relate to Christian hope and mission? A Hispanic mission leader considers the values that the futures community and the Christian community have in common. 
The Post-Church Letters: Voices from 2020
Jan 1, 2010
Church Executive Magazine offers three letters from imaginary
pastors, written as if it was 2020. They offer a retrospective look on what
might be the prospects of the US Evangelical church looking forward. They are
not projections, nor prophecies. But they can help us weigh how immigrants,
women or emerging generations might shape the church in greater measure over the
next decade.
The Christian Executive in 2035. . . A Peek into the Future
Jul 27, 2009
Merle Switzer offers a future narrative of 2035 about a young millennial executive living in San Francisco. Ben works for Multiplix, a global corporation based in Beijing, but works virtually to interact with global clients and colleagues. Catch this window into how Ben and his Chinese wife Ling live, work and worship as part of a global church.
The coming evangelical collapse
Mar 10, 2009
We are on the verge – within 10 years – of a major collapse of evangelical Christianity. It will fundamentally alter the religious and cultural environment in the West. But out of the ruins, a new vitality and integrity will rise. Check out this Christian Science Monitor opinion piece.
Ten Paradigm Shifts Toward Community Transformation
Nov 22, 2008
There is a quiet movement of the Spirit of God causing believers to re-examine how they 'do church.' Churches are throwing out the old measures of success. It's no longer merely about size, seeker sensitivity, spiritual gifts, church health, nor the number of small groups. It’s about making a significant and sustainable difference in the lives of people around us—in our communities and in our cities.
Will the Future Shape Theological Education?
Oct 31, 2008
How do Evangelical theological educators think about developing the future leaders of the church? In what way do they see foresight as part of leadership development? Dr. David Funk shares results from a recent study in the Northwest.
Beyond Today's Cyber-Church
Aug 5, 2008
Is the church poised to address the technological and genetic advancements that will demand the church’s attention in three to four decades? Steve Raimo, executive pastor, asks how emerging robotics and artificial intelligence might change the trajectory of the today's cyber-church.
Study maps future of mission aviation
Feb 14, 2008
Global Mapping International has released the third and final phase of "FlightPlan: Exploring the Present and Future of Mission Aviation," the culmination of a four-year research process. The study classifies seven models of aviation ministry and offers a global need assessment of mission aviation among rural third world countries. A comprehensive FlightPlan CD-ROM is available for purchase.
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