thechurchplanter blog: understanding the Emerging Church--Ed Stetzer
thechurchplanter blog: understanding the Emerging Church--Ed Stetzeri love this summary evaluation of the emerging church - specifically, it's philosophies and just as importantly, it's leadership.
i'm all for cultural relevancy, but let's not throw the baby out with the bath water.
As was said to me recently, true emergent "style" churches will always have a place in a large, urban environment. It truly is no different than any other attempt at cultural relevancy - and pretty much will only work in an environment where it makes sense to have a relatively homogeneous grouping - or maybe not? what do you think?
That said, i am and have been keeping my eye on the whole "movement", because usually there are styles or ministry concepts and ideas that are birthed in environments like these that have a carryover value to the more traditional church structure environment.
I'd love to hear dialogue on the emerging movement, and it's potential impact on the traditional church structure - including the "traditional" corporate worship service...are there other blogs or other forums where these approaches are being discussed and evaluated?
posted by Blackie's Tour @ 1:05 AM
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