Does modern leadership theory misread Paul? Explore the 3 critical knowledge gaps, from ‘Portable Presence’ to the neurobiology of the ‘Neural Handshake’.
“What does it mean to live in the ‘in-between’ time, where the world is broken but the New Creation has already begun? Drawing on the imagery of the Barong Tagalog and the theology of the Cornerstone, this post examines God’s promise to restore what is lost and calls us to weave Shalom into our neighbourhoods today.”
Why does the Apostle Paul’s leadership still resonate 2,000 years after his death while modern corporate models often expire the moment a leader leaves the room? Victor Gavino challenges the limitations of Transformational and Servant leadership frameworks, proposing instead that Paul’s letters function as a ‘technology of presence’—a narrative vehicle that continues to build worlds long after the author is gone.
“Leadership is not a modern corporate invention, but a stable evolutionary phenomenon. By mapping the Apostle Paul’s missionary behavior onto four Darwinian drives, we uncover the primal architecture of influence.”
The 2021 Census confirms a definitive tipping point: weekly church attendance in Canada has plummeted from 65% to less than 9%. As the “Pastor-as-Manager” model fails, how can the local church transition to a “Narrative Presence”? This post analyzes the data of decline and introduces a new series on the theory of Narrative Leadership.
