So maybe the most interesting thing I've gotten into lately is the 'Emergent Church'. I'm not sure how to define it; by definition it defies definition. I think that's one of the reasons I like it - the rebel in me says 'Ya! Don't be defined!' In other ways, it just fits with ideas that have been floating around in my head for a long time. For instance, emerging Christians seem to be peacemakers rather than squabblers, a huge problem in our contemporary church. Rather than draw lines they like to have discussions. It seems like a perfect setting to learn.
But is Emergent a 'church'? Is it a style of worship? Is it a mentality? A philospohy? I don't know. Can a church, as in the local church, be 'emerging'? I just don't know. All I know is that the more I read about/by/for emerging Christians, the more turned on I am.
For more, check out Brian McLaren at http://www.anewkindofchristian.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment