WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU?


He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8 NIV

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!

Hello! My name is Dustin Barrington. My family and I are full-time volunteers with Youth With A Mission, a Christian non-profit organization operating in over 1,200 locations in 170 countries.

We are affiliated with the Student Mobilization Centre. We inspire, inform, equip and encourage individuals and their communities to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God. We do this through teaching, writing, consulting, mentoring young leaders and one-on-one coaching.

I hope your visit to my blog helps you become what you were made to be! If there is any way that we can serve you please let us know! - DWB

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Our World... a nexus of opportunity?

Global trends are contributing to the development of a nexus of opportunity for changing the world. The forces of globalization, post-industrialization and various post-isms are in the process of converging into a paradigm shift which will result in the greatest opportunity for global change in our generation.


Globalization

Unprecedented connecting and converging.


Post-industrialization

Societies are transitioning and restructuring in ways that require new theory, innovation, technology and dramatic change.


Postmodernism, Post-postmodernism, etc.

Rejection of former structures and principles is being synthesized into a fluid embrace of complexity, diversity, interconnectedness and hope.


We are on the front edge of the greatest paradigm shift in human history. Where it will go is still undefined.


By proactively engaging in convergence (relationally, organizationally, infrastructurally) and thoughtfully considering societal trends, we can position ourselves to maximize our influence on the development of a new paradigm which springs out of the current global context and inspires hope for the common aspirations of all humanity.

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