A missional leadership history : the journey from Wycliffe Bible Translators ... to the Wycliffe Global Alliance /

A missional leadership history : the journey from Wycliffe Bible Translators ... to the Wycliffe Global Alliance /

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Author / Creator:Franklin, Kirk J., author.
Imprint:Oxford, UK : Regnum Books International in partnership with Wycliffe Global Alliance, 2022.
Description:518 pages ; 23 cm
Language:English
Subject:
Wycliffe Bible Translators -- History.
Wycliffe Global Alliance -- History.
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Bible -- Translating -- History.
Bible
History
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13413205
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Other authors / contributors:Van Wynen, Susan, author.
Crough, Deborah, author.
ISBN:150649756X
9781506497563
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"A Missional Leadership History explores the origins of Wycliffe Bible Translators from the passion and vision of a few to a worldwide movement for Bible translation in God's mission as he makes his name known. How did God change, mould, and equip Wycliffe Bible Translators and its people through the years? Who was involved? How did they make decisions? What challenges did they face? What lessons can we learn from their journey? Studying official records of Wycliffe International (Wycliffe Global Alliance) from 1942 to 2020, the authors let these documents speak, revealing the thinking of the times. They have also enriched the narrative by placing it in the context of current events, church history, and leadership trends. This unique historical and missiological exploration offers first-hand insights into how mission leaders grappled with the growing and evolving global church, responding in ways that ultimately altered the very fabric of what the original leaders had created. It invites readers to learn from the past and reflect on their own participation in God's mission today and for the future."--Publisher.
Table of Contents:
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Dedication
  • Part 1. Chronos Events
  • Chapter 1. Founding: 1942-1965
  • Historical Context
  • Founding Wycliffe Bible Translators
  • Very Early Years
  • Expansion
  • Westernizing
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Theories and Practices
  • Journey Reflections (A New Path)
  • Chapter 2. Expanding: 1966-1980
  • Historical Context
  • Organizational Growth
  • Relating to SIL
  • Forming Wycliffe International
  • Table 1. Distinctions of WBT and SIL
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Theories and Practices
  • Journey Reflections (Natural Tensions)
  • Chapter 3. Creating: 1981-1990
  • Historical Setting
  • Renewing Vision
  • Milestones
  • Carrying on Despite Challenges
  • Moving Forward
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Theories and Practices
  • Journey Reflections (Influences and New Terrain)
  • Chapter 4. Maturing: 1991-2000
  • Historical Setting
  • Immediate Challenges
  • Implications of Reorganization
  • Increasing Internationalization
  • Birthing of Vision 2025
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Theory and Practice
  • Journey Reflections (Being and Becoming)
  • Chapter 5. Moving: 2001-2010
  • Historical Setting
  • Strategic Direction
  • Vision 2025 Three Years On
  • The Word in a Changing World
  • Discovering the Mission of God
  • New Era Begins
  • Understanding and Knowing
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Theories and Practices
  • Journey Reflections (We've Never Been This Way Before)
  • Chapter 6. Birthing: 2011-2015
  • Introduction
  • New Name
  • Look What God is Doing!
  • Developing Community
  • Institution to Movement
  • Friendship in God's Mission
  • Voting Organizations
  • Table 2. Types and Numbers of Organizations
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Theory and Practice
  • Journey Reflections (People with a Purpose)
  • Chapter 7. Flourishing: 2016-2020
  • Introduction
  • Preparing to Celebrate
  • The New Community
  • Table 3. The 15 Third Table Gifts
  • Assessing Participation
  • Table 4. Participation in Funding Stream
  • Table 5. Participation in Bible Translation Programs Stream
  • New Directions in Bible Translation
  • Ministering in a VUCA World
  • Table 6. Overview of a Decade of Development
  • Table 7. Overview of Models and Characteristics of Governance
  • A Shalom Community
  • Table 8. Revision of Participation Streams
  • Cancellations
  • Conclusion
  • Table 9. Shifts in Structure and Leadership
  • Leadership Theory and Practice
  • Journey Reflections (A Journey that Keeps on Going)
  • Part 2. Kairos Moments
  • Chapter 8. Embedding: National Bible Translation Organizations
  • Introduction
  • Call for a Moratorium
  • Nationalism and Western Missions
  • Complexities in Relationships
  • Growth and Development in National Contexts
  • Overview of Historic NBTOs
  • Evolving Structures and Relationships
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 9. Perceiving: Vision 2025
  • Introduction
  • Audacious Goal
  • Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan
  • Missiological Implications
  • Urgency in Service of our Patient God
  • Missiological Affirmations
  • Missiological Reflections
  • The Alliance Journey in Response to Vision 2025
  • Conclusion
  • Leadership Reflections
  • Chapter 10. Defining: Missiological Consultations that Shaped the WGA
  • Introduction
  • Characteristics of a Missiological Consultation
  • First Missiological Consultation, 2006
  • Second Missiological Consultation, 2007
  • Third Missiological Consultation, 2008
  • Last Languages Initiative, 2009
  • Community Within the Alliance, 2012
  • Funding God's Mission, 2013
  • Regional Funding Consultations, 2014
  • Our Response to the Mission of God in Local Context, 2013
  • Our Participation in Missio Dei, 2014
  • Bible Translation Philosophy, 2013
  • Leaders Journeying Together, 2013
  • Bible Translation Philosophy Joint Consultation, 2014
  • Global Leadership Team Future, 2015
  • Leaders Journeying Together-Third Table, 2015
  • Review of Principles of Community, 2016
  • Global Leadership in Community, 2017
  • Regional Global Leadership in Community, 2017
  • Together in the Mission of God in Europe, 2017
  • First Ecclesiology Consultation, 2017
  • Second Ecclesiology Consultation, 2017
  • Third Ecclesiology Consultation, 2018
  • Third Space Forum, 2018
  • Graphic 1. Third Spaces
  • People Serving in God's Mission, 2018
  • Task Force on Funding, 2019
  • Africa-Europe Funding, 2019
  • Young Leaders Initiatives, 2019
  • Exploring Generosity as a Way of Life, 2019
  • Transformation as an Expression of the Mission of God, 2019
  • Makings of a Missiological Consultation
  • Journey Thoughts
  • Chapter 11. Mapping: A Case Study of the Americas Area Journey
  • Introduction
  • Context
  • Journey Identity, Vision, and Values
  • People
  • Resources
  • Principles
  • Mindset
  • Decisions
  • Behaviours
  • Milestones
  • Lessons Learned
  • Discernment and Goals
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 12. Measuring: Missional Intent of the Alliance Board
  • Introduction
  • Reflection and Realignment
  • Early Days
  • Realignment and Revision
  • Qualitative Reporting
  • Refining Measurements
  • Redefining Progress
  • New Way of Reporting
  • Refining Reporting
  • Missional intent
  • Summary
  • Epilogue
  • Timeline
  • Bibliography
  • Index
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