Comments on: Closing down sale http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html Steve Addison's blog about movements for the renewal and expansion of the church. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:27:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Engaged orthodoxy » Steve Addison’s blog » World Changers http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-313 Engaged orthodoxy » Steve Addison’s blog » World Changers Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:55:46 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-313 [...] Good question from Brett the other day regarding my views on the “emerging church”. Was I concerned the emerging church was not “conservative” in the best sense of the word? [...] [...] Good question from Brett the other day regarding my views on the “emerging church”. Was I concerned the emerging church was not “conservative” in the best sense of the word? [...]

]]> By: Steve http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-19 Steve Mon, 06 Jun 2005 23:01:38 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-19 Brett The question of what the church needs to look like in a post modern world is legitimate. Just as past generations needed to come to terms with the modern world. But not all attempts will be equally valid. It's important to stay true to the heart of the faith while expressing that faith in fresh and authentic ways in a changing world. Contextualization without syncretism. There are some sobering lessons of denominations that bent over backwards to be relevant to the 'modern' world in the 60s and are paying the price today of their irrelevance. Lesson: make an innovative return to tradition. Adaptive methods is only one of five key characteristics of dynamic movements. Brett

The question of what the church needs to look like in a post modern world is legitimate. Just as past generations needed to come to terms with the modern world. But not all attempts will be equally valid. It’s important to stay true to the heart of the faith while expressing that faith in fresh and authentic ways in a changing world. Contextualization without syncretism. There are some sobering lessons of denominations that bent over backwards to be relevant to the ‘modern’ world in the 60s and are paying the price today of their irrelevance. Lesson: make an innovative return to tradition. Adaptive methods is only one of five key characteristics of dynamic movements.

]]> By: Brett http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-16 Brett Mon, 06 Jun 2005 03:41:24 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-16 Wondering if you could define 'conservative' Steve? I friend emailed me this list and implied that anything pomo or emergent wasn't 'conservative' and therefore failed your checklist. Wondering if you could define ‘conservative’ Steve? I friend emailed me this list and implied that anything pomo or emergent wasn’t ‘conservative’ and therefore failed your checklist.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-14 Jeremy Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:53:35 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-14 Love it. I'm all for relevant churches and believe in Darwin or not, churches will rise or fall by survival of the fittest. Antiquated values and traditions will not cut it. Reaching people is the only way, with low down, exposed, dirty, but relevant, churches on the streets. Keep up the great work my man. Love it. I’m all for relevant churches and believe in Darwin or not, churches will rise or fall by survival of the fittest. Antiquated values and traditions will not cut it. Reaching people is the only way, with low down, exposed, dirty, but relevant, churches on the streets. Keep up the great work my man.

]]> By: Steve http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-7 Steve Fri, 27 May 2005 12:51:32 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-7 On reflection, I think I covered the individualism with the last bullet under the 3rd Commandment: Is the surrounding community and culture being transformed by the presence of the Kingdom? On reflection, I think I covered the individualism with the last bullet under the 3rd Commandment: Is the surrounding community and culture being transformed by the presence of the Kingdom?

]]> By: Steve http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-6 Steve Mon, 23 May 2005 10:23:30 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-6 Hey 3 out of 4 isn't a bad score! I like you're 4th commandment. Survival is not mission. Hey 3 out of 4 isn’t a bad score! I like you’re 4th commandment. Survival is not mission.

]]> By: mm http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-5 mm Mon, 23 May 2005 08:14:37 +0000 http://www.steveaddison.net/2005/05/23/closing-down-sale.html#comment-5 Good article Steve but seems that these three points however much that I agree with them still are insufficient for me to just leave it at that. They could end just with individualism and need the bigger focus that this website brings. I'd add a fourth... 'Thou shalt have a vision bigger then yourself of your church'. That encompasses a kingdom vision for the lost locally and to the ends of the world. I know too many church not risking closing their dors like Collins but who contribute little either to the mission of God. Good article Steve but seems that these three points however much that I agree with them still are insufficient for me to just leave it at that. They could end just with individualism and need the bigger focus that this website brings. I’d add a fourth… ‘Thou shalt have a vision bigger then yourself of your church’. That encompasses a kingdom vision for the lost locally and to the ends of the world. I know too many church not risking closing their dors like Collins but who contribute little either to the mission of God.

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