What is the emerging movement?
This is a question which I received from a member of the congregation earlier this year.
When I use the term "emerging movement" I am referring to a movement throughout many denominations in which the way that we live out God's call in our lives, how we live as the church and the purpose of our faith is being rethought in relation to current culture. What does that mean? Well, it means that I think the way that we have understood who the church is, what its mission is, and the practices which are most fruitful in living out that mission may need to be rethought for this and future generations. The good news of Jesus Christ remains the same, but the way that it is presented needs to be continually rethought in light of the surrounding community and culture. My hope is to be both faithful and relevant. Other resources that may be helpful:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerging_church
A New Kind of Christian, by Brian McLaren
Continued conversation with those who are earnestly seeking God's will for their lives and for the world.
How else would you respond to this question?