Papers by Raymond L Wheeler
International Bulletin of Mission Research, 2002
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Jesus demonstrated the power of a missionary perspective in releasing greater effectiveness in th... more Jesus demonstrated the power of a missionary perspective in releasing greater effectiveness in the Samaritan encounter of John 4:7-38. This encounter rattled unconsciously held assumptions that limited the fruitfulness of the disciples.
The Samaritan encounter reveals three essential suppositions of a mission driven paradigm including, 1) a commitment to deliberate outreach to those who are different, 2) a commitment to a harvest versus maintenance orientation, and 3) the realization that receptivity to the gospel is not time, geographically or culturally bound.
Part one of this paper defines the changing environment the church finds itself in. This changing social structure necessitates the adoption of a mission paradigm. A mission paradigm is a commitment to deliberately reach out to people who are different.
Part two defines the mission paradigm and its effect on the task of leadership within the local church. It requires a commitment to a harvest versus a maintenance orientation. It acts on the basis that receptivity to the gospel is not time, geographically or culturally bound.
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The integration of faith and learning (and specifically the integration of theology and business)... more The integration of faith and learning (and specifically the integration of theology and business) in the Christian University is functionally dependent on working out a Christian cosmology while employing the best of scientific insights into learning. Success in integration of faith and learning will develop students capable of knowledge transfer in unexpected and unpredictable contexts in a way that expands the kingdom of God. Curricular intersections between schools of business and theology, specifically in leadership (particularly in the use of a servant leadership model) and ethics courses, provide a unique basis for faculty and program dialogue on integration that can both develop and expand an integrative understanding. The work of faith integration in Christian Universities and Colleges with a high degree of cultural differences among professors and administration face unique challenges in defining outcomes but are also in a position to accelerate the development of integrative understanding in a way that has immediate global implications.
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Evangelicalism defined, 2019
The evangelical church is in the throws of wrestling with were it stands in light of being co-opt... more The evangelical church is in the throws of wrestling with were it stands in light of being co-opted by right wing politics and increasing anti-intellectualism. Defining what evangelicalism stands for provides a basis for intellectually engaged Christians to define why they are discomforted by this co-opting and a way to explain where they stand in contrast.
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“What makes great managers different?” It doesn’t take long to discover that not all managers ar... more “What makes great managers different?” It doesn’t take long to discover that not all managers are created equal. Some are successful in moving their teams to spectacular results. Others are muddled in their own emotional excesses and deficiencies. Through a series of interviews and observations I identified five themes that characterize the actions of highly effective managers. These managers consistently build ownership, work facts not emotion, know their people and themselves, manage activities not results, and build climate of hope rather than cynicism. The application of these behavioral perspectives to the way managers lead their teams consistently increases the productivity and morale of their teams.
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This is a change strategy paper written to guide the development of a "proactive" approach to Wor... more This is a change strategy paper written to guide the development of a "proactive" approach to World Impact Teams (WIT) of Foursquare Missions International (FMI). A proactive approach is defined by a field driven initiation of the team’s work and a systematic follow-up to the team experience that aims at the continuous development of team member skills and perspective in mission. In defining significance from the perspective of the field rather than the perspective of the U.S. church, each team possesses greater potential to make a measurable contribution to the field. A proactive approach seeks to follow through on the team experience by providing follow-up for the team members. In employing a systematic follow-up, the team experience becomes a tool of molding and shaping toward a long term impact in the life style of the team member with the hope of a reproducible and culturally adaptive approach to serving and mission.
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Leadership, as modeled in the life of David, is a function of community. Leadership structures r... more Leadership, as modeled in the life of David, is a function of community. Leadership structures respond to community needs (safety, wellbeing, opportunity, care, infrastructure, etc.) and goals (products or services generated) in a way that amplifies the gifts, abilities, and skills resident in the community and in the absence of gifts, abilities, and skills it recruits individuals who meet the need. David exemplifies leadership via two differential characteristics i.e., faith and perspective. These differential characteristics set biblical leadership apart from other models in both its character and its capacity to generate consistently healthy results. Hence, in developing leaders it is important to consider how to nurture faith and perspective in the behavior of emerging leaders. By healthy, I mean that the results of differential leadership enhance the wellbeing of followers so that the community is characterized by justice and equity.
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The Samaritan encounter reveals three essential suppositions of a mission driven paradigm including, 1) a commitment to deliberate outreach to those who are different, 2) a commitment to a harvest versus maintenance orientation, and 3) the realization that receptivity to the gospel is not time, geographically or culturally bound.
Part one of this paper defines the changing environment the church finds itself in. This changing social structure necessitates the adoption of a mission paradigm. A mission paradigm is a commitment to deliberately reach out to people who are different.
Part two defines the mission paradigm and its effect on the task of leadership within the local church. It requires a commitment to a harvest versus a maintenance orientation. It acts on the basis that receptivity to the gospel is not time, geographically or culturally bound.
Drafts by Raymond L Wheeler
The Samaritan encounter reveals three essential suppositions of a mission driven paradigm including, 1) a commitment to deliberate outreach to those who are different, 2) a commitment to a harvest versus maintenance orientation, and 3) the realization that receptivity to the gospel is not time, geographically or culturally bound.
Part one of this paper defines the changing environment the church finds itself in. This changing social structure necessitates the adoption of a mission paradigm. A mission paradigm is a commitment to deliberately reach out to people who are different.
Part two defines the mission paradigm and its effect on the task of leadership within the local church. It requires a commitment to a harvest versus a maintenance orientation. It acts on the basis that receptivity to the gospel is not time, geographically or culturally bound.