Distributed leadership is not just a trend. It is becoming a defining characteristic of missions and denominational life in the twenty-first century.

The next time you watch a political thriller on Netflix or listen to your conspiracy-prone uncle go off on a tangent at Thanksgiving, consider this: you might be engaging in a kind of informal foresight exercise.

Progressivism and conservatism may counterbalance each other, preventing either from reaching an extreme.

The progressive movement, known for its diverse and often divergent alliances, is at a crossroads.

To achieve true inclusivity, foresight must welcome perspectives that challenge dominant paradigms, including voices from faith-based groups often dismissed as regressive.

People nowadays are spending too much time discussing "The Fourth Turning" while paying less attention to the upcoming "First Turning." If the cycles are real, the next phase of the Saecula will ignite a revived interest in spirituality.

While most leaders are dedicated and capable, there are exceptions—the B.A.D. Leaders.

We are often lulled into the optimism of our aspirations, hoping that the future will improve. Yet history reveals that periods of progress are frequently preceded by moments of disruption and instability.

Returning to its past, therefore, is paradoxically a path to the SBC’s innovative progress.

The Future Commission 2050 Project is a strategic research initiative designed to help Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) pastors and denominational leaders navigate the evolving landscape of inter-congregational financial cooperation.

By leveraging strategic foresight and engaging in horizon scanning, faith-based nonprofits can anticipate and adapt to the impacts of emerging technologies.

The Future Commission 2050 Project is part of my Doctor of Ministry (DMin) research, conducted in partnership with Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS).

As evangelicals and faith-based organizations look to extend their impact, strategic foresight is not just beneficial—it's essential.

The Future Commission 2050 project seeks your expertise as SBC leaders and CP Partners.

Through our structured process, leaders gain the skills and insight to act as futurists within their specific environments.

Foresight comes to the practice of ministry planning through common grace. While it might be secular in origin, it remains a useful tool to inform ministry strategies and planning.

Foresight enables leaders to transcend traditional modes of thinking, allowing them to navigate future challenges and opportunities with confidence and agility.

In times of change, we need more leadership from more people. Incite Futures Labs helps leaders collaboratively imagine and discuss the future systematically and strategically.