06.14.08

People in exile

Posted in Linkage, trends at 11:18 am by Bily Xiao

I don’t usually read my subscriptions but I read another Urbana article again, Emerging Generation, interestingly my recent progression in thought is part of a general trend =p

Although the exclusive claims of the gospel are hard for the younger generation to accept, they are being drawn to the Christian faith and the person of Jesus in large numbers. With this attraction comes a social activism that is part and parcel of what they believe. There is a new breed of evangelicals growing up among young people today. They do not call themselves evangelicals. In fact, they often do not want to be categorized at all. They are highly committed to justice issues.

There is a movement that calls its adherents to sacrificial, incarnational living among the poor in order to communicate and live the gospel. This movement is strong and growing…

The article also notes the good and bad news observing the trend in the worldwide church.

Now for some good news: the Church in America is moving toward becoming a people in exile rather than the majority faith that is often little more than cultural Christianity. Most things about a church in exile are good.

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04.03.07

Leadership Dualities

Posted in Leadership, Linkage at 3:48 pm by Bily Xiao

Very true… the two sides of excellent leadership.

Professional Will
1) Creates superb results, a clear catalyst in the transition from good to great.
2) Demonstrates an unwavering resolve to do whatever must be done to produce the best long-term results, no matter how difficult.
3) Sets the standard of building an enduring great company; will settle for nothing less.
4) Looks in the mirror, not out the window, to apportion responsibility for poor results, never blaming other people, external factors, or bad luck.

Personal Humility
1) Demonstrates a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation; never boastful.
2) Acts with quiet, calm determination; relies principally on inspired standards, not inspiring charisma, to motivate.
3) Channels ambition into the company, not the self; sets up successors for even greater success in the next generation.
4) Looks out the window, not in the mirror, to apportion credit for the success of the company—to other people, external factors, and good luck.

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