I was hanging out with some friends (Frank, Lammert, and Josh) last night and we started laughing about the distinguishes made between Emergent and Emerging. Some of you could care less about this…and that might be a good thing. But others of us find interest in the organizations and ‘conversations’ that are (whether we agree or don’t) making up the future of the Church, especially in the US.
So here is a great article on Christianity Today.com written by Scot McKnight that talks about the movement called Emergent and what makes it up. It is a good crash course on what’s up and gives the reader tastes of what postmodernism is, the orthodoxy vs orthopraxy conversation, what missional means, etc….these things are all worth knowing about…and there is a lot to know.
Have fun.
I am emergenting
Justin, thanks for sharing the article. From the books you read to the discussions you have about topics like this, I know this is something I know I would love to be a part of as well. While I have traveled throughout Europe and read many books, my view of the emerging movement and postmodern generation is only a superficial taste with a sprinkling of experience. I find myself wrestling with the many of the ideas of the postmodern Christian (missional, holistic) but struggle in the practice of living out my life daily for Christ. I think I struggle with my orthodox, “modern” viewpoint of Christianity and the postmodern reality of Christianity with which the world seems to be moving. I agree with the article that this shift in Christianity needs to stay grounded in the evangelical roots of our faith. I worry about the postmodern generation of Christianity and their foundation in the theology and orthodoxy of the Word. Thanks for sharing the article and helping me wrestle with my othodox Christianity and this postmodern world while being encouraged to stay in the Word.
One more thing – say hello to Lammert for me (if he even remembers me!)
Thanks Justin! This is a great resource, and helps me as I prepare to go!