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Fresh Expressions in a Digital Age: How the Church Can Prepare for a Post Pandemic World
MP3 CD Format Fresh Expressions is a canary in the coal mine, alerting congregations to reevaluate what the Church is, where and when it can happen, and who can lead it. Church as we know it is inaccessible to most people. A fundamental premise of the movement is that Church can become accessible again by emerging in every nook and cranny where life already happens. Fresh Expressions is based in simplification, returning to basic scriptural principles, and a recovery of a "priesthood of all believers"--in the three places where people live and relate to others.
First The home or primary place of residence.
Second The workplace or school place.
Third The public places separate from the two usual social environments of home and workplace, which host regular, voluntary, informal, and neutral spaces of communion and play. Examples are environments such as cafes, pubs, theaters, parks, and so on.
First The home or primary place of residence.
Second The workplace or school place.
Third The public places separate from the two usual social environments of home and workplace, which host regular, voluntary, informal, and neutral spaces of communion and play. Examples are environments such as cafes, pubs, theaters, parks, and so on.
1 pages, Audio CD
Published January 31, 2022
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March 8, 2021
Striking a balance between practical application and academic research, Michael and Rosario paint a picture of fresh expressions that extends into the digital frontier to connect people with God and one another. Discussion questions for teams and individuals help to frame conversation in local churches that lead to deeper understanding of the context, needs, and resources in the local community. Real-world examples and stories from real people in the trenches of digital ministry give flesh to the concepts, theories, and movements introduced. A must read for any person interested in reaching new people in places they are already gathering, and a great primer on fresh expressions as part of the blended ecology of church.
September 27, 2022
A Blended Ecology
“Fresh Expressions in a Digital Age” is a good resource for anyone looking to see what possibilities God may have in store for His church. The idea I found most interesting in this book is the notion of a “blended ecology”. The concept states that both the new and the old, the traditional and the innovative can work together to reach the world for Christ. The authors provide numerous resources, stories and ideas for rediscovering what church could be in our world today. I also found the questions for group discussion and self reflection, added at the end of each chapter, helpful. Finally, this book may not be for everyone but for many others it does provide a great deal of insight into church (ekklesia) post pandemic.
“Fresh Expressions in a Digital Age” is a good resource for anyone looking to see what possibilities God may have in store for His church. The idea I found most interesting in this book is the notion of a “blended ecology”. The concept states that both the new and the old, the traditional and the innovative can work together to reach the world for Christ. The authors provide numerous resources, stories and ideas for rediscovering what church could be in our world today. I also found the questions for group discussion and self reflection, added at the end of each chapter, helpful. Finally, this book may not be for everyone but for many others it does provide a great deal of insight into church (ekklesia) post pandemic.
September 14, 2021
Interesting book
Great book as we look to enter this new world post pandemic. The church indeed needs to evolve as it has in the past but it's a long road and they're aren't ready answers. The author's are aware of this but sometimes stay a little bit from the larger reality some churches will face. Recommend this read highly.
Great book as we look to enter this new world post pandemic. The church indeed needs to evolve as it has in the past but it's a long road and they're aren't ready answers. The author's are aware of this but sometimes stay a little bit from the larger reality some churches will face. Recommend this read highly.
March 27, 2023
Not for Rural Churches
Had to read this for an Evangelism class. The things the authors outline might work in the cities where internet is widely available. But in rural areas, it simply doesn’t work. However I do like their Both/And approach that does still places some value in fave to face meetings.
Had to read this for an Evangelism class. The things the authors outline might work in the cities where internet is widely available. But in rural areas, it simply doesn’t work. However I do like their Both/And approach that does still places some value in fave to face meetings.
December 11, 2021
A thoughtful exploration of the theological foundations of digital and hybrid church. Never lacking in concrete examples or connections to popular culture, the book is both approachable and intelligent.
March 28, 2022
excellent and relevant
Take the time to read this work. It is relevant and real for anyone in church leadership. Not just senior leaders but life groups leaders, inistry leaders, churclrens church and worship leaders.
Take the time to read this work. It is relevant and real for anyone in church leadership. Not just senior leaders but life groups leaders, inistry leaders, churclrens church and worship leaders.
April 25, 2022
Read with caution. It will frustrate and motivate you to reach the unchurched in new ways.
May 9, 2023
Excellent ideas for Christian outreach in our digital world.
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