tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881653.post111885031205997086..comments2023-10-05T05:55:11.723-05:00Comments on Travelers: Big 'E" EmergentGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15807657586563500686noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881653.post-1118986382851553562005-06-17T00:33:00.000-05:002005-06-17T00:33:00.000-05:00Hey Friend,The fact that emergent village has a na...Hey Friend,<BR/><BR/>The fact that emergent village has a national director won't mean that we have less of a conversation. I'm here in blog world even with a natinoal director. <BR/><BR/>In fairness, the leadership team of emergent, along with much help from Laci Scott, has done much of what a national director will be doing. <BR/><BR/>Neither you nor I can run conferences, help direct conversations, nor keep in contact with supporters when time is limited. A full-time director will be able to give his/her full attention to the emergent conversation. <BR/><BR/>I would strongly encourage you not to be too depressed about this decision. While it may not be what you nor I might want, it doesn't mean that either the theology or conversations will change significantly.<BR/><BR/>Send me an e-mail if you are still depressed about this one... we need you in this conversation too.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>randy buist<BR/>rbuist@watersedge.tvRandy Buisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663135907402873552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881653.post-1118940386993658282005-06-16T11:46:00.000-05:002005-06-16T11:46:00.000-05:00I haven't taken an online quiz yet, so I don't kno...I haven't taken an online quiz yet, so I don't know how "post-modern" I am ... but I tend to share your disappointment.<BR/><BR/>The prospect of a church body with no head but Christ was just too appealing to hope for, apparently. Even a group seeking to dismiss old forms and structures eventually seems to adopt some of them.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime ... just because a group or two tries to co-opt the term "emergent" doesn't mean they own the concept or fully represent its potential. (After all, my fellowship has tried for almost 200 years to co-opt the term "church of Christ" - but can't possibly live up to its fullness!)<BR/><BR/>My interim solution is to try to live a Kingdom life; just try to be as much like Christ as I can within whatever structure or lack thereof. He taught in synagogues and the Temple courts. He also taught on mountains and in valleys; in homes and rented rooms; on boats and while walking past them on the water.<BR/><BR/>Okay, maybe I shouldn't try that last part just yet!Keith Brentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370891993969932472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881653.post-1118877622009228442005-06-15T18:20:00.000-05:002005-06-15T18:20:00.000-05:00postmodernegro,Yes I'm in Birmingham - and here ar...postmodernegro,<BR/><BR/>Yes I'm in Birmingham - and here are some places to check out:<BR/><BR/>Fellowship of the Valley (www.fellowshipofthevalley.org)<BR/>Red Mountain Church<BR/>(www.redmountainchurch.org)<BR/>Disciples' Fellowship<BR/>(www.disciplesfellowship.com) <BR/>Crossroads Community Church<BR/>(www.thejourney.org)<BR/><BR/>There may be others, but these are the ones I know. The first two I know better, third is the group I share life with, and fourth I know only by reputation. <BR/><BR/>I hope that helps.<BR/><BR/>peace.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807657586563500686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881653.post-1118877517940280302005-06-15T18:18:00.000-05:002005-06-15T18:18:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807657586563500686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881653.post-1118868846068701372005-06-15T15:54:00.000-05:002005-06-15T15:54:00.000-05:00I share your "depression." And I couldn't have sa...I share your "depression." And I couldn't have said it better myself. I feel a link possible coming on....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com