Next Wave International™ is a faith-based communications group which is training organizations to engage the future & move society forward in a positive direction. Founder / Director: Mal Fletcher
The Assemblies of God (AOG) network of churches in the UK has a fine heritage of growth and community engagement.
However, the current leadership of the network, under Pastor John Partington, recognise the need for a vibrant new engagement with rapidly changing community needs and likely future challenges.
The network invited social futurist Mal Fletcher, director of Next Wave International and chairman of 2020Plus, to speak to its Central Region Leadership Conference recently.
Mal addressed the subject of 'The Social Tsunami: How Churches can Engage the Emerging Wave of Social Change.'
The response to the lectures has been outstanding, particularly via social networking streams.
Mal reported that delegates were engaged in a 'lean forward' way throughout - and the Q & A time at the end revealed a willingness to tackle difficult issues.
For more on the AOG network of churches, please visit aog.org.uk.
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As a local youth pastor and high school chaplain, I am constantly looking for resources and articles that ask prophetic questions and give Christ-centred answers. Your stuff hits the mark every time. Rob, Australia
Thanks for your great encouragements and teaching. I read Daily Recharge daily & it helps me to focus & learn about God's heart even more. You touch many people's heart with the Word of God. Andrea, Australia
Mal, a massive thanks from a baby boomer & a gen-Xer who had the priviledge of being inspired by you at the ALC Leadership Academy. You have really helped make sense of the world that we are seeking to influence... Nigel & Christine, United Kingdom