September 16, 2007
A look at the emerging church movement—its beginnings, key voices, and defining practices—plus a careful distinction between “emerging” and “Emergent,” and a critique that also notes strengths in authenticity and mission.
January 17, 2007
Mark A. Taylor reflects on house churches, silent worship, and interactive services—and urges readers to look past comfort to deeper questions about what best forms worship, obedience, and a meaningful witness to postmodern adults.
January 14, 2007
Gary Zustiak argues that evangelism in a postmodern world must be relational and intentional, not sales-like or coercive. Using metaphors like dance, midwife, and gardener, he calls the church to invite people into community.
January 7, 2007
Mark A. Taylor reflects on postmodernism as a lasting cultural shift and listens to emerging voices calling the church to honest worship, servanthood, and faith without pretense—embracing fresh approaches that help people truly know Jesus.
January 7, 2007
Dan Kimball challenges the assumption that young people will “return to church” as they age, arguing many now lack Judeo-Christian roots. He urges churches to rethink ministry in a post-Christian, pluralistic, postmodern culture.
January 7, 2007
Dan Kimball explains why churches can’t assume postmodern generations will think or worship like moderns. He urges leaders to understand emerging culture, adapt ministry approaches, and press ahead in making disciples with faithfulness and clarity.
January 7, 2007
A curated reading list on worldview and postmodernism, featuring key evangelical resources that explain cultural shifts, challenges to absolute truth, and practical ministry engagement—from James Sire’s worldview primer to Leonard Sweet’s EPIC-culture approach.
August 6, 2006
Jeff Krajewski reflects on Paul’s counsel to Timothy, apologizes for youthful arrogance, and invites older and younger leaders to pursue humility and unity as the church navigates change together.
September 4, 2005
A professor’s classroom story becomes a warning and a guide: cultural change has made communication harder, and church technique shifts can carry hidden trade-offs. Hold tight to what endures while evaluating change with wisdom.
July 10, 2005
Rick Chromey argues the church must adapt its “wineskins” to a new cultural moment—moving from club to community, rules to relationships, and words to images—without weakening the gospel.
Mark A. Matson revisits the Stone-Campbell Movement’s long pursuit of unity and engages Rubel Shelly and John York’s The Jesus Proposal, urging churches to center fellowship on relationship with Jesus rather than secondary disputes.
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