George
Barna calls it a 'Revolution'...
Others see it as the 'Emerging
Church'...
Perhaps the best term to describe this phenomenon is
'Organic'. By any definition, it is a modern-day
Reformation of the true church - His Body.
However the move may be labeled, God is calling His people
to Himself like a mighty army. If you are unaware of what
this New Reformation is all about, these resources will
help you learn what great things God is doing in the world
today.
For decades, America's huge 'Christian machinery' has been
spinning along, yet producing very little meaningful
output. God, in His Grace, has used this imperfect vessel
we claim is His church, but His power is always limited by
traditions of men.
God Himself has said that the American church is, 'So far
behind, we think we are ahead!' There is no doubt to any
honest observer, that what we call the Church is far from
being the dynamic, powerful Body of the Living Christ.
'Kingdom', 'stewardship', 'community', 'relationship',
'covering', 'spiritual fathering' - are buzz-words used by
religious leaders today, but few understand their true
biblical meaning, nor the injury that some of these modern
trends often inflict on God's people.
If you are interested in the Emerging Church or House
Church movement, we have many resources for your
study. Simply click on Resources tab at the
top.
Traditional
church leaders should find these resources enlightening
and useful for church growth.
A
group of Chinese pastors visited some noted U.S. churches
awhile back. They were amazed at how much we Americans can
accomplish without God!
"A vast, cleansing
storm is roaring toward us from abroad. It is a joyful
megashift away from pastor-centered, spectator religion
toward a more biblical church where God works directly
through YOU - and you are freed from your problems and
empowered to do wonders." (from: Megashift: Igniting Spiritual
Power, by
James Rutz - the
definitive study of this new Reformation of the
church.)