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. 
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.'
Brave New Salvation
Jun 20, 2007
'On April 21, 2447, the death of a 143-year-old woman hailed a new era. Lungs of people everywhere swelled with relief. Impeccability had dawned. The deceased, Rosa Pecadorita, a coca grower in a remote village in the Andes mountains, was widely believed to have been the last living sinner.' Catch this great futures scenario, that will provoke the kind of discussions that Christian ethicists and futurists need to be having now. [ Visit Link ]
Church Marketing Sucks
Nov 1, 2006
Tired of manipulative churches? Shouldn't a local church's message come out of who they are as a people, rather than canned script? Church Marketing Sucks exists to frustrate, educate and motivate the church to communicate, with uncompromising clarity, the truth of Jesus Christ. It is part of the Center for Church Communication, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the church matter. [ Visit Link ]
Is "Jesus Camp" Child-Abuse?
Oct 12, 2006
Is the 'Jesus Camp' documentary an accurate picture of Pentecostalism? Are extremists brainwashing Christian children as warriors of God, akin to Hezbollah training? 'To the Source' Conservative web commentators respond, with the help of NAE chair Ted Haggard, to what they consider to be 'radical secular' bias. Weigh for yourself the future of Christian fundamentalism. [ Visit Link ]
Regent to Launch 'Futures' Degree
May 10, 2006
Regent University launched a new Master's degree in strategic foresight this Fall. The online program allows professionals to study the future in the context of organizational decision-making, while continuing to work full-time. Jay Gary will teach in the program, along with other professional futurists. Offered by the School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Regent, students will be able to finish the program in 18 to 36 months. Be part of this dynamic new program for mid-professional Christian leaders. Application deadlines are three times a year.
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