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Dr. Jay GaryAssistant Professor of Global Leadership
Program Director of Master of Strategic Foresight
Terra Nova: M i th F t f Ch i ti it
Terra Nova: M i th F t f Ch i ti itMapping the Future of Christianity
with Forecasts, Scenarios and WildcardsMapping the Future of Christianity
with Forecasts, Scenarios and Wildcards
http://www.regent.edu/global
Email: [email protected]
Download at: http://jaygary.com/TH850.pdf
Future of ChristianityFuture of Christianity
STH TH 850 Comparative Christianity BU, Boston, Dec 8, 2010
Looking ForwardLooking ForwardLooking ForwardLooking Forward
Looking ForwardLooking ForwardLooking ForwardLooking Forward
Christian Leadership to Change the World
M.B.A.
C st a eade s p to C a ge t e o d
Regent university
Regent university
M.A. in Organizational Leadership
M.A. in Strategic ForesightM.A. in Strategic Foresight
Doctor in Strategic Leadership
PhD in Organizational LeadershipPhD in Organizational Leadership
MSF – mapMSF – map
Master of Arts in Strategic Foresight
Horizons of the FutureHorizons of the Future
Horizons of the Future• Immediate future (1 yr.)• Near-term future (1 - 5 yrs )• Near-term future (1 - 5 yrs.)• Middle-range future (5 - 30 yrs.)• Long-range future (30 - 100 yrs )Long range future (30 100 yrs.)• Distant future (100 - 1,000 yrs.)• Far-distant future (1,000 yrs out)Far distant future (1,000 yrs out)
Barrett, D.B & Johnson T.M. (2001) World Christian Trends AD 30 –AD 2200, p. 845
The Mid-Range FutureThe Mid-Range Futuree
Market Forces
omin
ance
Policy Reform
Rel
ativ
e D
Fortress World
R
Great Transition
1990 2010 2030 20501990 2010 2030 2050
Source: The Great Transitions, John Stutz, Tellus Institute, http://www.tellus.org
Toward the Year 3000Toward the Year 3000
Men of IssacharMen of Issachar
• Issachar‐‐ people who understood the times andunderstood the times and knew what Israel should do
1 Chronicles 12:32
The Island of CaliforniaIsland of CaliforniaIsland of California
Once You Believe in a Once You Believe in a Once you come to believe in a Once you come to believe in a Once You Believe in a Map
Once You Believe in a Mapmap, it is very difficult to
change it!map, it is very difficult to
change it!
The Pursuit of the MillenniumThe Pursuit of the Millennium
Used Future? Used Future? Used Future? Used Future?
Is your image of the future, yours or is it unconsciously borrowed from someone else?
Inayatullah, S. (2008). Six pillars: Futures thinking for transforming. Foresight, 10(1), 4-21.
Shift in Logics of ForesightShift in Logics of Foresight
Three FuturesThree Futures
1. Expected
2. AlternativePresent
3 Surprise3. Surprise
Three FuturesThree Futures
The Expected Future» Where things are likely heading?» The future if everything continues as it has» The result of conditions and trends (momentum)» Forecasts from past push, the baseline
The Alternative FutureThe Alternative Future» What might happen instead, alternative outcome» A set of plausible outcomes if something
less likely happens» The result of events and issues (contingencies)» Scenarios from uncertainties
The Surprise FutureWh t t d h» What unexpected happens
» A one-off, out of the blue, event» The result of innovations or outliers» Wildcards from disruptions
Source: Adapted from Peter Bishop, ISD Katy, August 15 2008
Three “Zones” of the FutureThree “Zones” of the Future
Impact “Surprise” “Alternative” “Expected”
High A B
C D?
C D
Low ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Unimportant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1. High2. Moderate3. Low
p
g
Probability
Three “Zones” of the FutureThree “Zones” of the Future
Impact “Surprise” “Alternative” “Expected”
High A B
C D?
C D
Low ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Unimportant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1. High2. Moderate3. Low
p
g
Probability
Horizons of the FutureHorizons of the Future
Horizons of the Future• Immediate future (1 yr.)• Near-term future (1 - 10 yrs ) Forecasts• Near-term future (1 - 10 yrs.)• Middle-range future (10 - 30 yrs.)• Long-range future (30 - 100 yrs )
Forecasts
Long range future (30 100 yrs.)• Distant future (100 - 1,000 yrs.)• Far-distant future (1,000 yrs out)Far distant future (1,000 yrs out)
Barrett, D.B & Johnson T.M. (2001) World Christian Trends AD 30 –AD 2200, p. 845
Dr. Todd JohnsonDr. Todd Johnson
“Quantifying alternate futures of religion”
• Center for Global Christianity,Gordon-Conwell Theol. Seminary
• Int’l Religious Demography Project, Boston Univ.
Post-Church voices 2020Post-Church voices 2020
Example:Qualitative Forecast10 years
School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Dr. Gary
10 years
Ch hF tCh hF tChurchFutures.comChurchFutures.com
Immigrants women youth
The home of futurecasting workshops for church leaders
The future of global ChristianityThe future of global Christianity
Mini- Forecasts Expected Alternative1. Christianity as a non-western religion, yet western image
Xwestern image 2. De-Christianization of the West, also Revitalization of the West
X
Page 104
3. Global expansion of Christian theology X
4. Resurgence of other Religions, along with neo-Nationalism
X
5. Pentecostal / Charismatic renewal inplaces not shaped by Scientific & Rational Worldview
X
6. Anti-Christian sentiment in non-Western world
X
7 Fragmentation vs unity of Christianity X7. Fragmentation vs. unity of Christianity X
8. Secularization vs. Spiritualization of West X
10 Year Forecast10 Year Forecast10-Year Forecast10-Year Forecast
1 Summary1. Summary2. Current Assessment-- Stakeholders
P i E T iti-- Previous Eras, Transitions-- Constants3. Baseline Forecast-- Trends-- Projections-- CyclesCycles-- Uncertainties4. Implications
I t-- Impacts-- Policy & Plans
Three “Zones” of the FutureThree “Zones” of the Future
Impact “Surprise” “Alternative” “Expected”
High A B
C D?
C D
Low ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Unimportant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1. High2. Moderate3. Low
p
g
Probability
Scenarios are…Scenarios are…St i f th f t• Stories of the future
•They portray the future in a vivid, engaging
mannermanner.
• They convey images more than facts.
• They contain the essence not the detailsThey contain the essence not the details.
• They capture the assumptions and forces of
the future.
• They are built around critical uncertainties
Driving Force AnalysisDriving Force Analysis
http://www.weforum.org/en/initiatives/Scenarios/FuturePensionsHealthcare/index.htm
The Future of Healthcare and Pensions
Two Driving ForcesTwo Driving Forces
http://www.christianfutures.com/discontent.shtml
Four ScenariosFour Scenarios
Using Scenarios to Sharpen StrategyUsing Scenarios to Sharpen Strategy
1. Which scenarios do you find most attractive?
How can Evangelicals thrive in each scenario?
attractive?
2. How fit would the Evangelical church be for the scenarios which are less attractive?
3. Which aspects of your strategy would be effective in that scenario with no change?
4. Which aspects of your ministry approach would require amending?
5 What new models of ministry should we5. What new models of ministry should we be prototyping to be ready for what the future might bring?
What will faith formation What will faith formation What will faith formation look like in 2020?
What will faith formation look like in 2020?
•10 Trend Summary•Four Scenarios•Power pointsp•National conversation
http://www lifelongfaith com/http://www.lifelongfaith.com/
26 Trends affecting the Future of Christian Radio26 Trends affecting the Future of Christian Radio
Jenni Isaac, Regent University, MSF, 2010 Fall
Four Axis of UncertaintyFour Axis of Uncertaintyyy
Jenni Isaac, Regent University, MSF, 2010 Fall
Scenario Selection TableScenario Selection Table
1 U l A i1.Usual America(Continue)
2: Insecure America (Constraint)
3. Tolerant America(Collapse)
4. Int’l America(Transform)
Jenni Isaac, Regent University, MSF, 2010 Fall
(Transform)
Dator’s 4 Scenario Archetypes
Dator’s Four FuturesDator’s Four Futures
James Dator, "The Futures of Cultures and Cultures of the Future," in Marsella et al (eds.) Perspectives on Cross Cultural Psychology. New York, Academic Press, 1979.
Scenario / Strategy MatrixScenario / Strategy Matrix
Jenni Isaac, Regent University, MSF, 2010 Fall
Three “Zones” of the FutureThree “Zones” of the Future
Impact “Surprise” “Alternative” “Expected”
High A B
C D?
C D
Low ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Unimportant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1. High2. Moderate3. Low
p
g
Probability
Watson’ TimelineWatson’ Timeline
http://www.nowandnext.com
15 Provocations15 Provocations15 Provocations15 ProvocationsWhat will shape the future of faith over the next 10 years? Mark the top 4 “provocations” that you feel will mostprovocations that you feel will most shape organized religion by 2020, whether for good or bad.
• Read through it first silently.
• Turn to a neighbor, share your results & why you came to thisresults & why you came to this session!
Future of ReligionFuture of ReligionFuture of ReligionFuture of Religion
CurrentState
??+10 +5 +1 ‐10‐5‐1
Direction A
Direction B
Volatility & Uncertainty?
E t Cli t
Integrated Spirituality
Health InsecurityExtreme Climate
Rich – Poor Gap: unrest
Self Empowerment
ea secu y
Body Hacking
Boomer AgingSelf-Empowerment
Grassroots Economics
Smart Networking
Urban Wilderness
Digital YouthSmart Networking
ExtremesDilemmas of Difference
R t i i F D i i FRestraining Forces Driving Forces
endowedparishes.orgendowedparishes.orgendowedparishes.org
$10
$35 package
$10
www.iftf.org
Three “Zones” of the FutureThree “Zones” of the Future
Impact “Surprise” “Alternative” “Expected”
High A B
C D?
C D
Low ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Unimportant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1. High2. Moderate3. Low
p
g
Probability
Group ExerciseGroup Exercise List out: Group Exercisecreate a future wheelGroup Exercisecreate a future wheel
o 1 Changeo 3 First Order o 6 Second Ordero 12 Third Ordero 12 Third Order
1. Genetic Saints2. Physical Immortality2. Physical Immortality3. Artificial Intelligence4. First Contact
Partner Activity
Wildcards : via Futures WheelsWildcards : via Futures WheelsWildcards : via Futures WheelsWildcards : via Futures Wheels
1. Genetic Saints Brain augmentation or genetic i i t l i t “ i t ” engineering turns people into “saints”
& savants
2. Physical Kurzweil's "download your mind/ yImmortality consciousness into a computer"
scenario, or as Simmons' Hyperion series envisions
3. Artificial Intelligence
Robots surpass humans in both intelligence, moral character, and self-consciousness
4. First Contact via advanced aliens, 1 year later we learn of their belief or non-belief in God
Third Order
Second Order
First Order
Change
FW modelFW model
Futures WheelsFutures Wheels
Futures Wheel
Group ExerciseGroup Exercise List out: Group Exercisecreate a future wheelGroup Exercisecreate a future wheel
o 1 Changeo 3 First Order o 6 Second Ordero 12 Third Ordero 12 Third Order
1. Genetic Saints2. Physical Immortality2. Physical Immortality3. Artificial Intelligence4. First Contact
Partner Activity
"The Extraterrestrial Sermons""The Extraterrestrial Sermons"
http://www.richardb.us/project.htmlHow the reception of extraterrestrial transmissions might p gaffect world religions.
Three “Zones” of the FutureThree “Zones” of the Future
Impact “Surprise” “Alternative” “Expected”
High A B
C D?
C D
Low ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Unimportant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1. High2. Moderate3. Low
p
g
Probability
MoreMore
Two TraditionsTwo Traditions
Advent FuturumBreaks In from Outside Arises from Within
Eschatology FuturologyPurpose Causeu pose Cause
Providence PredictionReligion ScienceReligion Science
NetworksNetworksNetworksNetworks
www.wfs.org www.wfsf.org
www.profuturists.org
Force Field AnalysisForce Field AnalysisConventional NextyyCurrentState
Direction B
Direction A
??+10 +5 +1 ‐10‐5‐1
Conventional Plus
Next Generation
Landline Telephones
Network TV
Smart Phones – 4G – Cloud
Podcasting, iTunes, iPad
DVD Rental, Redbox, TiVo
Cable TV
Podcasting, iTunes, iPad
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon
P2P, Facebook, YouTube
Laptop Computers
Newspapers
, aceboo , ou ube
Internet TV. Boxee
MMOLG-Multiplayer Online Gaming
D i i FR t i i F
Media Brand Loyalty
p y g
Capture, Pico, Wearable, 6th Sense
Driving ForcesRestraining Forces
Scenario Development Scenario Development Scenario Development Scenario Development
21st Century Choices21st Century Choices
Maintenance to InnovationMaintenance to Innovation
Strategy from the “Outside-In”Strategy from the “Outside-In”
VisionMissionHigh
Church
MissionStrategyMembers
Highinfluence
Sector
CommunityFamilyCompetitorsCharitable Giving
Some influence
Macro Environment
Charitable Giving
Social changeTechnology advances
Foresight starts in the
t i l
Low influence
gyEconomic shiftsEnvironmentPolitical / Regulatory
outer circle