Emerging Churches

Emerging Churches
Author: Eddie Gibbs
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2005-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801027152

Provides a comprehensive examination of the emerging church phenomenon, considering emerging patterns in leadership, worship, mission, spiritual practices, and cultural engagement.

Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches

Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310297443

What are the beliefs of the new movement known as the emerging church? In thought-provoking debate, prominent emerging leaders John Burke, Mark Driscoll, Dan Kimball, Doug Pagitt, and Karen Ward discuss their sometimes controversial views under the editorship of author and educator Robert Webber. Hear what they say about their views of Scripture, Christ, the atonement, other world religions, and other important doctrines, so you can come to your own conclusions about the emerging church.

Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church

Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church
Author: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310296471

A careful and informed assessment of the “emerging church” by a respected author and scholar The “emerging church” movement has generated a lot of excitement and exerts an astonishingly broad influence. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy? Who are the leaders and what are they saying? The time has come for a mature assessment. D. A. Carson not only gives those who may be unfamiliar with it a perceptive introduction to the emerging church movement, but also includes a skillful assessment of its theological views. Carson addresses some troubling weaknesses of the movement frankly and thoughtfully, while at the same time recognizing that it has important things to say to the rest of Christianity. The author strives to provide a perspective that is both honest and fair. Anyone interested in the future of the church in a rapidly changing world will find this an informative and stimulating read. D. A. Carson (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author of over 45 books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning book The Gagging of God, and is general editor of Telling the Truth and Worship by the Book. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world.

Emerging Worship

Emerging Worship
Author: Dan Kimball
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310256445

Kimball guides church leaders on how to create alternative services from start to finish in a very conversational narrative full of anecdotes about his own experiences at Graceland.

Deep Church

Deep Church
Author: Jim Belcher
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2009-09-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830878149

If you feel caught between the traditional church and the emerging church, read Jim Belcher. He paints a picture of an alternate, "deep" church--a missional church committed to both tradition and contemporary culture, valuing innovation in worship, arts and community but also adhering to creeds and confessions.

Emerging Churches

Emerging Churches
Author: Eddie Gibbs
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2005-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441200487

The "emerging church" movement is perhaps the most significant church trend of our day. The emerging church offers and encourages a new way of doing and being the church. While it largely resonates with an eighteen-to-thirty-four-year-old audience--the first fully postmodern generation--it is also gaining popularity with older Christians and encompasses a broad array of traditional and contemporary churches. Emerging Churches explores this movement and provides insight into its success. Filled with the latest research and interesting, anecdotal testimonies from those on the cutting edge of ministry, this book provides pastors, church leaders, and interested readers with an insightful glimpse into the thriving churches of today--and tomorrow.

The Emerging Church

The Emerging Church
Author: Dan Kimball
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310861780

Includes·Samples and photos of emerging church worship gatherings ·Recommended resources for the emerging churchThe seeker-sensitive movement revolutionized the way we did church and introduced countless baby boomers to Jesus. Yet trends show that today’s post-Christian generations are not responding like the generations before them. As we enter a new cultural era, what do worship services look like that are connecting with the hearts of emerging generations? How do preaching, leadership, evangelism, spiritual formation, and, most of all, how we even think of “church” need to change?The Emerging Church goes beyond just theory and gets into very practical ways of assisting you in your local church circumstances. There is no one right way, no model for us all to emulate. But there is something better. Dan Kimball calls it “Vintage Christianity”: a refreshing return to an unapologetically sacred, raw, historical, and Jesus-focused missional ministry. Vintage Christianity connects with emerging post-seeker generations who are very open spiritually but are not interested in church. For pastors, leaders, and every concerned Christian, Kimball offers a riveting and easy-to-grasp exploration of today’s changing culture and gives insight into the new kind of churches that are emerging in its midst. Included is running commentary by Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Howard Hendricks, and others.

Church in the Present Tense

Church in the Present Tense
Author: Scot McKnight
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1587432994

Accompanying DVD includes interviews with several individuals about the emerging church movement.

Emerging Ministry

Emerging Ministry
Author: Nathan Frambach
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
Total Pages: 114
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1451415095

* Speaks directly to the concerns of twenty-first century Christian who feel a disconnect between their Sunday and Monday faith * Insights gleaned from emerging church communities * Includes a list of additional resources and questions for reflection/discussion

They Like Jesus But Not the Church

They Like Jesus But Not the Church
Author: Dan Kimball
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2007
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0310245907

Kimball provides an overview of the six most common objections emerging generations have with church and Christianity along with the biblical answers to these objections and examples of how churches are facing this challenge.