I've been taking the time recently to read a few key books by some Emergent authors in order to write an analysis of this trend and provide what I hope will be a thoughtful critique of its theology and underlining assumptions. Among some of the books I've been consulting are "The Great Emergence" by Phyllis Tickle, a well respected "lay theologian" of the Episcopal Church; "Everything Must Change", by Brian McLaren, a pastor and premier thinker of the movement; "Missional Renaissance" by Reggie McNeal, which provides a way rethink present church structures in light of the changing culture.
No one denies that we are living in a time of rapid change. How this determines the priority of the Church is what is at the heart of this important debate. More is forthcoming....
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