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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. 
An Evangelical Manifesto?
May 10, 2008
When you hear the term "Evangelical" today, what comes to mind? Do you think of this stream of Christians as faithful, caring and biblical, or do you consider
them as hypocritical, legalistic, judgmental, anti-intellectual, negative, and out to impose their views on others? A group of Evangelical scholars in the
U.S. have just released a statement of identity and commitment to the public square. It is well worth reading and studying as a group, as our identity and community shape our future as a people of faith. Visit website.
Unlikely Alliance
Apr 17, 2008
Pat Robertson usually takes a beating for speaking up. But when he does the right thing, we should admit it. Here he joins Al Sharpton, another guy known for outrageous statements, in calling for action on climate change.
The Scoundrel's Guide to Scandal
Sep 26, 2007
Speaking from the parable of the dishonest manager, Jay Gary offers Christian leaders three frameworks of the future that can any help any community move from failure to foresight. This speech, 'Framing Christian Futuring,' was given to Bacone College at their Presidential Leadership Summitt.
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.
Christian Leadership in Palestine?
Nov 15, 2007
President Bush is trying to relaunch the roadmap to peace in the Middle East. For over 25 years I have worked in the area of developing global Christian leadership. Of all the leaders I have met on my travels, Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek has impacted me the most. His focus on nonviolence to settle the Israeli-Palestinian crisis emerges from his personal life in the Gospel of Jesus. Raised in Nazareth, he now lives in Jersalem, speaking truth to power, and demonstrating peace. Catch this feature on his leadership style, provoked by recent criticism that he is anti-Semitic. Then ask yourself, what would Jesus do as a Palestinian Christian leader to create the future? --Jay Gary
Out of the Corner of God's Eye
Nov 5, 2007
Are you ashamed of Christian leaders who act up, and operate from egocentric levels? Shouldn't we in leadership development distinguish between spiritual states and psychological stages? Jay Gary blogs on the future of spirituality, postmodernism, integral theory and Ken Wilber's writings.
New Polls Reveals 5 Kinds of Christians
Nov 6, 2007
Up to 80 percent of Americans call themselves Christian, but their definition of the term varies widely. Now a new poll defines these categories as Active Christians, Professing Christians, Liturgical Christians, Private Christians, and Cultural Christians.
Vulnerable Mission: You mean what?
Oct 18, 2007
'You mean what?' I asked over breakfast, as Jim Harries explained the principles of Vulnerable Mission. 'I agree with the principle of local language, but why should Western missionaries avoid using outside money to sustain ministry activities?' Here are some reflections I have on this emphasis, in connection to more powerful forces, such as Business as Mission, Social Entrepreneurship and Holistic Mission.
Bacone Hosted 'Christian Futuring' Summit
Sep 28, 2007
Dr. Robert Duncan, president of Bacone College in Muskogee, OK, hosted a 3-day leadership summit, Sept 25-27, on Christian Futuring & Planning for church growth consultants, pastors and ministry majors. Duncan, the author of 'Trajectory', studied under Leonard Sweet at Drew, and also now teaches with them in the MDiv program. Jay Gary addressed the consultation on 'Framing Christian Futuring.'
Are We Facing a Sea Change?
Sep 21, 2007
Regent University hosted a fifth annual futures workshop for Christian leaders that featured Graham Molitor and Jay Gary on Sept 20th in Virginia Beach, VA. Molitor shared his full spectum model on forecasting patterns of change. Up to thirty-nine leaders asked, 'How can our advocacy groups, corporations, ministries, or universities understand the sea change around them, and steer their ship away from icebergs, to find islands of opportunity?' [ Visit Link ]
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.
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