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.
Futurist Profiles Houston Changes
Feb 14, 2008
Josh Ellis keeps track of what is invisible to Houston: their changing ethnic make-up. Ellis is among a new breed of religious demographers who are trained as a professional futurist, that help map both the demographics and currents of ministry futures.
Christianity as a Global Threat?
Dec 3, 2007
After 9/11 there was alot of talk about the threat of radical Islam, but recently, the subject in America has moved to the threat of right-wing Christianity. In this blog, emergent church leader Brian McLaren addresses this threat, and talks about how his latest book reveals a growing undercurrent of dissent among Christians to one-sided faith.
Changing Minds, Shifting Industries
Aug 6, 2007
Rex Miller, author of The Millennium Matrix, is breaking new ground these days, creating sustainable conversations among industry leaders in the construction, real estate and home financing industry.
Swiss Future Time
April 2, 2007
As a Christian futurist, Dr. Andreas M. Walker walks between two worlds of religious eschatology and human futurology. As a Swiss consultant to the financial industry and government, Walker offers a unique form of strategic leadership training for Christian executives.
Partnership in Short-Term Missions
March 27, 2007
Effectiveness in Short-Term Missions depends on vital partnerships with in-country ministry leaders. Rich Lotterhos offers a case study of the U.S. Campus Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ from 1979 to 2004.
Foresight: for Mission Leaders
Jan 24, 2007
How can mission leaders catalyze innovative strategies? Renée Hale offers this case study from the International Mission Board on team strategic foresight activities in Africa, and call for further foresight training of ministry leaders.
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