Polycentrism as the New Leadership Paradigm
SIX COMMON THEMES FOR A TRINITARIAN APPROACH TO LEADING MISSIONS
By Joseph W. Handley, Jr.
Polycentric—Why? And, what’s that?1
As the world grapples with ongoing tensions, polarities, and ever-growing challenges, I am convinced that we need a new approach to leadership. It was this concern that compelled me to study global leadership and see if another form of leadership could prove pivotal to the world in which we lead for this era of God’s mission. Continue reading
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Continue reading Lessons on Brokenness and Business
Reflecting on the Ten Years since Japan's Triple Disaster
By Sue Plumb Takamoto
PART 2
In Part 1: "Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness", I highlighted the unimaginable damage and challenging aftermath from Japan’s March 11, 2011 Triple Disaster—a 9.0 earthquake that triggered a tsunami and caused a nuclear power plant meltdown.
Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness
Reflections on the 10-Year Remembrance of Japan’s Triple Disaster
By Sue Plumb Takamoto
PART 1
There is beauty in brokenness. This is a message that we all need to hear right now.
Continue readingMy Journey toward Ethical Awareness
True Confession:
Even though I am the founder and director of one of the very few social enterprises in Japan for women, I have not been very aware of the issues surrounding the fashion industry and ethical sustainability.
That all began to change two years ago.
After some deliberate consideration, my husband and I canceled our planned seaside vacation to instead go as a family to Cambodia. Let’s just say our four children were not excited about this decision! Upon arrival, we were hosted by wonderful Cambodian friends also working with our organization [A2]. We told them that our goal was to see and experience “real life” in this developing country.
Continue readingIt’s Time to March Off the Map
By Rod Denton, Equipping The Next Generation
In 330 B.C., Alexander the Great had conquered the Persian Empire and in the process had become ruler of most of the known world. With the greatest army ever assembled, he decided to continue his push eastward. His vision was unrelenting. He wanted to rule the entire world.
But when they reached the Himalayan Mountains, his leaders came to Alexander with a serious concern. They had gone beyond the boundaries of their maps. To go further would mean that they would march off the map. They were suddenly faced with two options. They could return to where they came from and stay within familiar territory, or they could bravely march off the map into new and unknown territory. The first option would result in retreating to the comfort and security of the past; the second option would result in embracing the opportunities and challenges of a new order.
Continue readingWhen God Leads Us by a Route We Do Not Expect
By David Bennett, who shared this devotional with the A2 board of directors during a videoconference
God often leads us by a route we do not expect.
When reflecting on the course of my life and ministry over the last 50 years, I am reminded that every single major transition was a complete surprise—it was never part of my life plan. Continue readingWe are in this TOGETHER!
Dear Friends,
One of the hallmarks of A2 is our belief in community. In fact, one of our three core values is “We LIVE Community!” In light of this, several of our countries are saddened that they cannot be meeting at this time due to the coronavirus impact. Despite their loss of meetings, they have expressed more concern for the people in their communities and for you than for their ability to meet.
Herman Moldez, our director in the Philippines said,
“Please pray for us as Metro Manila is now on lockdown… Pray for us as we seek to bring help to our communities.”Continue reading
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Continue readingThere is no greater Return on Investment than discipleship and investing in other people.
– Mike Duke (former CEO of Walmart)
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