Ministry in the Postmodern Matrix
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This group was created to share ideas, resources, and dialogue for those who want to understand postmodern culture and its implications for doing ministry. Includes discussions of "emerging church."
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OD728 SL 2008.pdf - Ministry in the Postmodern Matrix Syllabus (Fuller '08)
Mission Shaped Church.pdf - This is a missions report that Eddie Gibbs, author of ChurchNext and co-author of Emerging Churches, pointed our postmoderism class at Fuller towards. It gives an analysis and prediction of different forms of church, both old and new, for the future.
Websites cited in Mnistry in the Postmodern Matrix class at Fuller
Reclaiming the Mission - the website of David Fitch, church planter and author of The Great Giveaway
The Church and Postmodern Culture - This is a website sponsored by Baker Books.
Out of Ur - This interesting blog has a number of writers and contribors, including Scott McKnight.
Nooma - These are 10-12 minutes videos by Rob Bell, pastor at Mars Hill. They are thought provocative and experiential, usually covering daily Christian living.
Emergent Village - Emergent Village is a particular "brand" of the emerging church movement and is at the left end of the movement.
Tony Jones' Blog - Tony Jones is a controversial figure within the emerging church movement, considered to be on the left. He recently stepped down from his position at Emergent Village
Red Letter Christians - This is an evangelical movement that seeks to uphold the teachings of Jesus, particularly on social issues. They seek to not be beholden to the political left or the right.
Kairos LA - The website of the church that JR Woodward planted in East Hollywood.
Ecclessia Network - A relational network of churches, leaders, and movements to equip, partner, and multiply missional churches; Keith Matthews and JR Woodward are a part of this
A Primer on Today's Missional Church - A blog post of JR Woodward giving missional resources
The Association for Christian Character Development - A website of Dallas Willard and Dan Tocchini on transformation
The Ooze - Website created by Spencer Burke.
Additional Blogs/Sites on Postmodernism & MInistry
The Resurgance Blog - An outgrowth of the ministry of Mars Hill (Mark Driscoll). Driscoll and Mars Hill (Seattle) are considered to be on the right, fundamentalist end of the emerging movement. Suggested by Wes Woodell
Allelon - A fellowship of churches dedicated to reaching contemporary culture, establishing new communities of faith, and equipping existing churches. Suggested by Todd Spencer.
Mission Shaped Church.pdf - This is a missions report that Eddie Gibbs, author of ChurchNext and co-author of Emerging Churches, pointed our postmoderism class at Fuller towards. It gives an analysis and prediction of different forms of church, both old and new, for the future.
Websites cited in Mnistry in the Postmodern Matrix class at Fuller
Reclaiming the Mission - the website of David Fitch, church planter and author of The Great Giveaway
The Church and Postmodern Culture - This is a website sponsored by Baker Books.
Out of Ur - This interesting blog has a number of writers and contribors, including Scott McKnight.
Nooma - These are 10-12 minutes videos by Rob Bell, pastor at Mars Hill. They are thought provocative and experiential, usually covering daily Christian living.
Emergent Village - Emergent Village is a particular "brand" of the emerging church movement and is at the left end of the movement.
Tony Jones' Blog - Tony Jones is a controversial figure within the emerging church movement, considered to be on the left. He recently stepped down from his position at Emergent Village
Red Letter Christians - This is an evangelical movement that seeks to uphold the teachings of Jesus, particularly on social issues. They seek to not be beholden to the political left or the right.
Kairos LA - The website of the church that JR Woodward planted in East Hollywood.
Ecclessia Network - A relational network of churches, leaders, and movements to equip, partner, and multiply missional churches; Keith Matthews and JR Woodward are a part of this
A Primer on Today's Missional Church - A blog post of JR Woodward giving missional resources
The Association for Christian Character Development - A website of Dallas Willard and Dan Tocchini on transformation
The Ooze - Website created by Spencer Burke.
Additional Blogs/Sites on Postmodernism & MInistry
The Resurgance Blog - An outgrowth of the ministry of Mars Hill (Mark Driscoll). Driscoll and Mars Hill (Seattle) are considered to be on the right, fundamentalist end of the emerging movement. Suggested by Wes Woodell
Allelon - A fellowship of churches dedicated to reaching contemporary culture, establishing new communities of faith, and equipping existing churches. Suggested by Todd Spencer.
Discussion Forum
Millennials/Generation Y - 72% More Spiritual than Religious 2 Replies
Started by James Nored. Last reply by James Nored Aug 12.
The New Aggressive Atheism - Part 2 4 Replies
Started by James Nored. Last reply by Courtney Berry Jul. 15, 2009.
The New Aggressive Atheism - Part 1 3 Replies
Started by James Nored. Last reply by James Nored May. 5, 2009.
Testimonial video shows the amazing power of "Tarvuism" (it's not what you think!) 4 Replies
Started by James Nored. Last reply by James Nored Jan. 11, 2009.
What Spiritual Disciplines resources do you know of? 15 Replies
Started by James Nored. Last reply by James Nored Mar. 12, 2009.
John MacArthur on Emerging Church & Soteriology (Salvation) 1 Reply
Started by James Nored. Last reply by James Nored Dec. 1, 2008.
Mark Driscoll and the Emerging Church 9 Replies
Started by James Nored. Last reply by James Nored Dec. 28, 2008.
Comment Wall
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Comment by James Nored 1 day ago - According to a new Gallup poll, religion is highest in importance in people's lives in the poorer countries. http://ning.it/9fCtGf
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Comment by James Nored on August 31, 2010 at 9:09pm
- Here is an article entitled, "Managing Millennials: How to Cope With a Generation of Multitaskers." So, what do you think of multitasking?
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Comment by James Nored on August 31, 2010 at 6:46pm
- Here is a Mars Hill Blog post, "Why Women Are Key to Community."
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Comment by James Nored on August 29, 2010 at 11:17pm
- The North American Lutheran church will launch next Friday. This denomination is being formed as a reaction against the Lutheran church accepting non celibate homosexuals as Lutheran ministers. Read here.
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Comment by James Nored on August 29, 2010 at 11:13pm
- Here is an article called "More Teens Becoming 'Fake' Christians." The article argues that teens are being sold a fake Christianity, where being a Christian is about staying off drugs and being nice--devoid of challenge or service. Such Christianity is actually off-putting to teens, the article says.
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Comment by James Nored on August 24, 2010 at 8:37pm
- Here is an article called "Your Business Coach: Managing Generation X." Suggestion on "managing" Gen Xers - give them a lot of room, don't micromanage, and realize that they are not afraid to challenge the system when it is off. As a Gen Xer, I say, "Amen!"
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Comment by James Nored on August 23, 2010 at 9:19pm
- Postmoderns are skeptical of hierarchies, and they prefer flat line structures as much as possible. Perhaps there is some good reason for this. Studies show that we tend to give nice guys or girls power. But then, the more power or authority we are given, the more of a jerk we tend to become. Read this Wall Street Journal article on this, which is based upon research.
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Comment by James Nored on August 22, 2010 at 10:47pm
- Here is an article on The Role of Culture in Gospel Communication, particularly today's postmodern culture. Some good thoughts here.
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Comment by James Nored on August 20, 2010 at 10:03pm
- Here is an article from Relevant Magazine on Why Our Generation Doesn't Care About Prop 8. Explores why younger generations do not care about the legality of gay marriage. What do you think about this?
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Comment by James Nored on August 19, 2010 at 1:55pm
- Here is a link to a D.Min. paper at Fuller on The Role of Biblical Hospitality in the Formation of Missional Communities in the Exurbs of America.
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