Joseph W. Handley, Jr. Abstract One of the simplest definitions for a Kingdom Movement is that proposed by David Garrison in looking at Church Planting Movements: “a rapid multiplication of indigenous churches planting churches that sweeps through a people group or population segment” (Garrison 2004, 21). Over the years, the terminology has changed but in essence Garrison’s definition captures […]
Introduction to PCL
Strike the Match Podcast with J.D. Payne
Joe Handley speaks with J.D. Payne about Polycentrism on J.D.’s podcast, Strike the Match. Listen to them speak here or at jdpayne.org. More Information This discussion is posted here with permission from Strike the Match and originally posted here at: https://www.jdpayne.org/2022/02/joe-handley-and-polycentric-mission-leadership/
OCMS Lecture Topic 5 – Case Studies
Lecture Series on ‘Polycentric Theology, Mission, and Mission Leadership’ Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Video series that features missiologists who will consider missional polycentrism along missional and theological lines in a world where Christian mission is adapting in a rapidly changing polycentric world. About the Lecturers Dr. Joseph Handley is the president of Asian Access. Previously, he […]
OCMS Lecture Topic 4 – Governance
Lecture Series on ‘Polycentric Theology, Mission, and Mission Leadership’ Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Video series that features missiologists who will consider missional polycentrism along missional and theological lines in a world where Christian mission is adapting in a rapidly changing polycentric world. About the Lecturers Dr. Joseph Handley is the president of Asian Access. Previously, he […]
OCMS Lecture Topic 3 – Perspectives & Tensions
Lecture Series on ‘Polycentric Theology, Mission, and Mission Leadership’ Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Video series that features missiologists who will consider missional polycentrism along missional and theological lines in a world where Christian mission is adapting in a rapidly changing polycentric world. About the Lecturers Dr. Joseph Handley is the president of Asian Access. Previously, he […]
OCMS Lecture Topic 2 – Biblical & Theological Insights
Lecture Series on ‘Polycentric Theology, Mission, and Mission Leadership’ Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Video series that features missiologists who will consider missional polycentrism along missional and theological lines in a world where Christian mission is adapting in a rapidly changing polycentric world. About the Lecturers Dr. Joseph Handley is the president of Asian Access. Previously, he […]
OCMS Lecture Topic 1 – Definitions
Lecture Series on ‘Polycentric Theology, Mission, and Mission Leadership’ Oxford Centre for Mission Studies Video series that features missiologists who will consider missional polycentrism along missional and theological lines in a world where Christian mission is adapting in a rapidly changing polycentric world. About the Lecturers Dr. Joseph Handley is the president of Asian Access. Previously, he […]
Accelerating the Great Commission
Where Do We Need More Research? By Josh Laxton This is part of an article series I wrote with Ed Stetzer. Question 4: Where is further research needed to accelerate the Great Commission? We live in a world that’s always conducting research. Because we are bombarded by various kinds of research every day, we tend […]
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 […]
Leading Polycentrically in Mission
Joseph W. Handley, Jr. POLYCENTRICISM AND MISSION As the world struggles with mounting tensions, I am convinced that we need a new approach to leadership. This year, in particular, these issues leaped in front of us as a global pandemic hit our world, the economy faltered, and political tensions rose in areas we all thought […]
