The post entitled "Narrative." contains a vague statement about "alternative consciouness." Walter Brueggemann deals with this idea in "Prophetic Imagination". There exists a movement and thought pattern that thrives on criticizing institutions, traditions, theologies, and "church." I would include myself in the collective community of criticizers who know there is a method(s) and picture of church that must be more in keeping with what Jesus intended compared to that which currently and popularly exists in America. Brueggemann makes an important assertion that criticism of the current consciousness is not in and of itself evil, bad, or wrong, but must be complimented by an energizing toward an alternative consciousness. Our gathering is a progressive movement alternative to that of three songs, an "offering," and a 30-minute lecture. It is by no means new or creative unless one is ignorant to the meetings of 1st century Israel, avoidant of extending grace, hope ,and peace when there exists an atmosphere of openness, vunlerability, and authentic mystery, or insistant on adhering to modern, popular methods of American evangelical "church."
Friday, September 21, 2007
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I am very excited to see what will come from these gatherings
Pretty excited to have Brueggeman (sp.) coming here in the spring!!
Keep praying.
TK,
You need to connect with Brent LaVigne from Westside CON here in MV. He's in the MSM program and was student body prez @ SNU 03-04. He's wanting to bring together the body of Christ to reach people for the Kingdom right where they are. We can't, as Christ Followers, keep "doing church" like it's alwyas been done and expect the world to simply get on board. We need authentic believers extending grace to lost, as well as the struggling believers. ~tw
Are these gathering just for the RA's? If not I'd be interested in coming depending on the time and stuff. Let me know.
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