If you could offer some advice to churches, or a specific church, what would you say?
Please be honest
Monday, March 15, 2010
Theology After Google Conference
We just finished the Theology After Google Conference.
It was a great success. We had some of the nations leading internet theologians inform us about a new way of thinking.
Key statements:
- Our Current generation is a generation of experience not theory
- Giving is the key to church growth
- Theology After Google must move beyond the wall of the church
- In relation to other ideologies, the church must not be afraid to be open to alternative views
- church has to be about processes
a key statement
If we don’t inherently trust the people you will never maximize the opportunity the internet offers
I just wanted to say that if you missed this conference you missed out
C
It was a great success. We had some of the nations leading internet theologians inform us about a new way of thinking.
Key statements:
- Our Current generation is a generation of experience not theory
- Giving is the key to church growth
- Theology After Google must move beyond the wall of the church
- In relation to other ideologies, the church must not be afraid to be open to alternative views
- church has to be about processes
a key statement
If we don’t inherently trust the people you will never maximize the opportunity the internet offers
I just wanted to say that if you missed this conference you missed out
C
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Jeff Jarvis is NUTTS!!
Hey Guys, (the title is not personal...I am sure he is a nice guy)
So I just got done listening to Jeff Jarvis author of "What Would Google do?" a new york times best seller. He skyped into the Theology After Google conference on March 11th.
He was saying something interesting but then again it was almost impractical.
He believe that all a person information should be put online. He says that the more publicly we operate the better off we will be.
Problems:
Cultural responses to openness vary
Being open is subjective
The truth is everyone does not want to know everything about you
Being open sometimes cost you everything
Dealing with judgement of others
He also said by being online and not being open you don't exist
I simply disagree. People recreate themselves online. This is problematic also but you do exist. In fact you exist in ways that are difficult to validate. What about the people who use the Internet as a fantasy land Jeff? What does google say about them?
I love the theory or a Utopian openness online but it is not practical.
Other cultural implications
Ex: My mother brought me up making it very clear that there are some things that don't need to be known. Don't go in your mothers room, don't go in your mothers stuff, don't ask your mother certain things because you are too young to understand or it is none of your business
What about the influences the contextual information has on young people who see it Jeff? Will we empower our society to be exposed to information too early?
The lecture was great but these things are problematic
So I just got done listening to Jeff Jarvis author of "What Would Google do?" a new york times best seller. He skyped into the Theology After Google conference on March 11th.
He was saying something interesting but then again it was almost impractical.
He believe that all a person information should be put online. He says that the more publicly we operate the better off we will be.
Problems:
Cultural responses to openness vary
Being open is subjective
The truth is everyone does not want to know everything about you
Being open sometimes cost you everything
Dealing with judgement of others
He also said by being online and not being open you don't exist
I simply disagree. People recreate themselves online. This is problematic also but you do exist. In fact you exist in ways that are difficult to validate. What about the people who use the Internet as a fantasy land Jeff? What does google say about them?
I love the theory or a Utopian openness online but it is not practical.
Other cultural implications
Ex: My mother brought me up making it very clear that there are some things that don't need to be known. Don't go in your mothers room, don't go in your mothers stuff, don't ask your mother certain things because you are too young to understand or it is none of your business
What about the influences the contextual information has on young people who see it Jeff? Will we empower our society to be exposed to information too early?
The lecture was great but these things are problematic
Nobody likes the DMV
I have had my share of DMV experiences and none of them were pleasant
There are always
1 long lines
2 dry customer service
3 irritable customers
4 long waiting times
5 other issues besides what you went there for
Thank God they finally take debit cards because there was a time when they were only doing cash.
This is a survey of how many people actually have a "DMV story"
Let me know
There are always
1 long lines
2 dry customer service
3 irritable customers
4 long waiting times
5 other issues besides what you went there for
Thank God they finally take debit cards because there was a time when they were only doing cash.
This is a survey of how many people actually have a "DMV story"
Let me know
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Christians and Other Religions
Hey guys,
I am a Christian and I love Jesus Christ. I do however have a problem with some Christian practices and I have a question...maybe two.
How does God call Christians to engage other faith traditions?
Why are Christians so comfortable openly condemning and criticizing other religions as a means to evangelize?
Anyone have a comment? I mean what does our faith teach us to do?
I am a Christian and I love Jesus Christ. I do however have a problem with some Christian practices and I have a question...maybe two.
How does God call Christians to engage other faith traditions?
Why are Christians so comfortable openly condemning and criticizing other religions as a means to evangelize?
Anyone have a comment? I mean what does our faith teach us to do?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Talk with Brian McLaren
I just spoke with Brian McLaren author of "A New Kind of Christianity" via skype. This mess was so cool!!
This guy is a nationally and internationally known author. We got to speak about his view on Jesus. I told him about how I interpreted his statement and he caution me to be careful about how you introduce new progressive ideas about Christianity.
I must be honest and say that the conversation was very pleasant. His view on his Christianity is almost inspiring. It seems that progressive theologians can't be true Christains and progressive.
Brian is down to earth and confident in his faith in Christ. I am going to reread his new book and I encourage you to do the same
C
This guy is a nationally and internationally known author. We got to speak about his view on Jesus. I told him about how I interpreted his statement and he caution me to be careful about how you introduce new progressive ideas about Christianity.
I must be honest and say that the conversation was very pleasant. His view on his Christianity is almost inspiring. It seems that progressive theologians can't be true Christains and progressive.
Brian is down to earth and confident in his faith in Christ. I am going to reread his new book and I encourage you to do the same
C
Will the Church live?
Generation X and the Millennials are not joining churches.
Churches are getting older and in danger of existinction.
people sleep, play gold, exercise, vacation, or get pamphered on sundays instead of service. Has the church lost its groove?
What is the solution to this problem
Your thoughts please
Churches are getting older and in danger of existinction.
people sleep, play gold, exercise, vacation, or get pamphered on sundays instead of service. Has the church lost its groove?
What is the solution to this problem
Your thoughts please
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