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Joseph Handley

Joseph Handley / 13-March-2022

BMS World Mission: A Case Study toward Polycentric Mission Leadership

Rev. Joseph W. Handley, Jr., Ph.D. and Rev. Kang-San Tan, D.Min. Ph.D. The British Baptist Missionary Society (BMS World Mission) holds a treasured place in the history of the modern mission movement. It was William Carey, often called the father of modern missions, who catalyzed the work with his famous An Enquiry into the Obligation […]

polyleader / 13-March-2022

A Case Study in Polycentric Mission [AR1] Asian Access – SIM: Strategic Partnership[AR2]

Robert Adair From 2011 to now, Asian Access missionaries (A2m) have made two transitions that have placed them under polycentric governance. This case study will attempt to explain the context and challenges of the current structure.  Background In 2011, A2 formed a strategic partnership with SIM to deploy missionaries to Japan. SIM provided operational support […]

Joseph Handley / 26-February-2022

Polycentric Leadership for Kingdom Movements (Part I)

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 […]

polyleader / 25-February-2022

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/

polyleader / 16-January-2022

Case Study: Lausanne Movement

Noel Becchetti Vision: The Gospel for every person Disciple-making churches for every people and place Christ-like leaders for every church and sector Kingdom impact in every sphere of society Mission: Connecting influencers and ideas for global mission “I’d characterize Lausanne’s leadership style as one of discussion and consensus.” David Bennett has served with the Lausanne […]

polyleader / 2-November-2021

Polycentric Leadership: A Theoretical Model for Global Leadership

By Promod Haque, Ph.D. and Joseph Handley, Ph.D. The development of fresh Global Leadership models has accelerated over the last few decades.1 These models show promise as businesses increasingly engage diverse customers and work across multiple cultures and nations. Teamwork effectiveness and cross-cultural acumen are imperative for success. Early in my career (Joe), I was […]

polyleader / 2-November-2021

Case Study: Global Unites

Noel Becchetti Vision:  To inspire, connect, and equip youth to transform global societies through movements that promote hope, non-violence, and reconciliation Mission:  To work alongside local leaders and transform conflict by hosting international summits, national conferences, specialized workshops, and strategic trainings to empower youth as agents of sustainable change “The key is to recruit the […]

polyleader / 11-October-2021

Case Study: USA Unites

Noel Becchetti Vision:  To inspire, connect, and equip youth to transform global societies through movements that promote hope, non-violence, and reconciliation Mission:  To work alongside local leaders and transform conflict by hosting international summits, national conferences, specialized workshops, and strategic trainings to empower youth as agents of sustainable change “You want your leadership to look […]

polyleader / 3-September-2021

Polycentrism in the Missio Dei

Kirk Franklin1, Nelus Niemandt1 Structures for mission have been under review as a result of many factors. In particular have been the widening influences of globalisation, and to a lesser degree, glocalisation. Various models of leadership praxis and structures have been proposed along the way. As Christianity moved farther away from the Christendom model of […]

polyleader / 3-September-2021

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 […]

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