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Interviewing High Hope Leaders
Oct 4, 2005
There is an increased emphasis in psychology today on defining and measuring positive constructs such as optimism and hope. Yet a majority of the research in hope theory has come from the quantitative paradigm. Given that hope is largely intentional in nature, I recently wrote a proposal describing how I would conduct a qualititative study to understand hope from the interior perspective of leaders. Read about The Hope Scale and how more opened ended interview questions might further complement our understanding of personal goal-setting.
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Visionary Leadership in World Futures
Sep 11, 2005
Can historical studies of leaders, informed by biographical research methods and visionary leadership research, help non-governmental leaders sharpen their approach to the human and planetary challenges facing the 21st century? I just wrote a journal article that compares and contrasts the leadership of two leaders from the early 20th century, H.G. Wells with John R. Mott. Discover why visionary leadership involves challenging the process, inspiring a vision and enabling others to act.
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The Future of Business as Mission
Jan 24, 2007
Over the past ten years a Business as Mission emphasis has been developing in world missions. This strategy calls for Christian entrepreneurs to relocate to developing countries and launch new business enterprises that might transform local communities, both physically and spiritually. Recently I presented a paper on this movement, arguing that its micro and meso-level strategy need a macro-strategy of societal transformation for the 21st century.
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Leading Through Conflict
Sept 21, 2004
Like the iceberg that sank the Titanic, conflict often lies submerged within our organizations. Rather than steer around it, we can strategically use it to keep our organizations on the cutting edge. weLead magazine features an article by Jay Gary that offers five ways manage conflict across your organization. [ Visit Website ]
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Can Archaeology Uncover Eschatology?
Feb. 15, 2003
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Can archaeology aid exegesis in understanding the Last Days as a historical epoch, A.D. 30 - 70? Can the stones speak to us today, as well as the text? Do material remains, in addition to scribal reflections, witness to the End of the Age?
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Toward an Integral Theory of Leadership
Nov 15, 2004
Jay Gary traces the history of leadership theory, and makes a case for why an integral theory of leadership is needed to understand leaders and organizations in the context of sustainable development.
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Exploring Christian Futures
Oct. 30, 2002
Christian leaders are coming together, as never before, to clarify a "theology of the future" and find tools to help faith communities cultivate foresight. Now a key meeting is set in San Francisco, July 2003, to kick-off a two-year study in this area.
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The Pattern of Biblical Transformation
June 17, 2002
We talk about the power of the Cross and the Resurrection, but very rarely correlate this to the larger act of God in transformating all things. In June of 2002 I spoke on the subject of Biblical Transformation. I proposed that the dynamic of biblical transformation from Old to New covenants can provide a template for understanding change in any creative endeavor in God's creation. Read my full paper on this subject.
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A Church for Every People Beyond 2000
Jul 1 1996
In 1995, Jay Gary was the first world mission leader to call the church to focus beyond AD 2000 goals in evangelization. Here is the article in Evangelical Missions Quarterly.
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Orlando '95 Congress Heals the Generations
Aug 1, 1995
The U.S. Charismatics met for the 4th national congress on the Holy Spirit and World Evangelization, in Orlando, July 26-29, 1995. I wrote this wrap-up news release as a summary of how the Renewal movement is reaching back to youth, but still reaching upward.
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