Perhaps this is old news to some people, but since I spend a lot more time reading and discussing the Emerging Church Movement rather than the church growth movement, I’ve missed it…Willow Creek is challenging themselves (and us) on the effectiveness of our churches. For a first hand account, view this video from Willow Creek Executive Pastor Greg Hawkins. Here is a synopsis:
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Over the last couple of weeks I’ve discussed the ecclesiology of the Emerging Church Movement (ECM). I’ve discussed ECM’s understanding of postmodernity, evangelicalism, missional theology, and the kingdom of God. But the real passion of ECM is not orthodoxy (right thinking), but orthopraxy (right living). So, what is ECM’s practical ecclesiology? How does ECM apply this philosophy and theology to the local church? This is the first of several posts outlining ECM’s practical ecclesiology.
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MSNBC reporter Alex Johnson claims the “evangelical awakening” to the environment and climate change has begun. Rev. Richard Cizik, a VP for the National Association of Evangelicals, agrees. But, as Johnson continues, not all evangelicals agree. In fact, there seems to be a significant rift within evangelicalism regarding the environment. Could this mean global disaster for evangelicals?
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