I’m appreciating the utter deconstruction of the Platonic spirit/body dualism in emerging Church thinking. Worship is all about this world, and the world to come. I appreciate how Robert Webber phrases this at www.ancientfutureworship.blogspot.com: “The unique nature of Christian worship and of spirituality is their
We’re having some good dialogue on “Memes & Movements” and “Different Religions Week” over at Si Johnston’s site. Also, fascinating article on Emergence And The Divine Order over at The Ooze.
“This morning, we’d like to welcome all those, and only those, in full-time ministry to come to the middle for prayer. We’ll call just a few of you specifically: Mothers, Television Producers, Graphic Designers, Fathers, Garbage Collectors, Neighbors, Country Songwriters, Fourth Grade Teachers, Roofers, Novelists,
The emerging Church…. 500 years from now…. The children…. My son is at a local vacation bible school this morning. It’s being held in a quaint, beautiful sanctuary, where on the platform is placed a painted mural of the Serengeti plain. A team of young
When talking about the issues facing the Church, and its vibrant emergence in the years to come, the language of community (home) and mystery (the edge) feature prominently. We want substantial community, friendship, that lasts through joy, sorrow and the aches and pains that only
