Emerging Theologians Group

This is a wonderful idea. However, I cannot seem to find on this page how one becomes a participant or how to submit a paper. Any advice?

Don,

Good question. We are still trying to figure this out. There is a small group of us that are already involved in the project and grateful for the support of Emergent. As time moves on we will open the group up to a wider audience. Keep watching this area of the site for more information.

Like Don above, I too find the prospect of an Emerging Theologian Group a wonderful idea. Please be sure to update the site when you are prepared to open up to a wider audience. Until then,
Shalom

I would also be interested in being involved….....writer/minister/seminary student, Weirton, WV (just outside Pittsburgh)

I just listen to Brian McLaren talk about his thoughts on the Iraq war on the podcast, and of course this was before the war. But what amazes me is how it seems Bush did all he pointed out, I have heard the Iraqi death tolls. It seems one of the primary purposes of the war was to free the iraqi People. The war was over in a matter of days, but over the last year it was been a issue of policing the place, because the terrorist are continually klling their own people left and right. To it looks like the war was the most loving thing to do for the Iraqi people, and there are lots of reports to show bylarge, there are now tons more hospitals, schools, freedom of religion and so on, and most of the people I know who have been to Iraq where almost worshipped by the Iraqi people, for most Iraqi people are very thankful to America. This was a different kind of war, Bush went a long time and went through all the proper proceders and have has proven time and again, his concern for the Iraqi people, but his strong intent to remove the terrorist. This is the hard part of it and what is taking so long. But what America did for Iraq in my opionion was by far the most loving thing to do. And if we Americans someday are supressed and abused by a crazy dictator, I would hope another nation would have mercy on us. It is a good thing we were not passive in WW2. It is a pure scary thought to think if we were, it would have been the most unloving thing we could do for the world.

Hi John!

I’d love to have a conversation with you about this somewhere, but I’m not sure this is the right place. Can anyone recommend somewhere?

S

Yes! You can:

1. Go to “weblog” on the lefthand side of the screen.
2. Type “peace and war” into the search tool. The link to Brian’s talk will come up.
3. Click on that, and below the audio links is the blog where there are only two comments, and we’d love to have more!

Thanks! ashley

I would love to be a participant in the emerging theologians group. How can I get involved?

I would love to be a participant in the emerging theologians group. How can I get involved?

I would love to be involved in the reading and possible writing of articles / reviews.

I would like to lend my voice in saying I too an interested in the Emerging Theologians group. Keep us posted!

An exciting project—and a much-needed one in light of the rampant general confusion about what the Emergent “movement” is all about. Far too many observers these days—including some prominent figures in the Christian world who really ought to know better—are calling any church that worships in a “contemporary” style “emerging,” regardless of its theology and the way it puts its beliefs into action. I’m looking forward to seeing this project go forward, and I sincerely hope it will serve as an effective “antidote” to the prevailing misconceptions. God bless you all!

Hey guys, just did a search on emergent church grad schools. Wondering if there are any schools you guys are aware of that might offer correspondence courses on the topic of the emergent culture itself. If you have any ideas, please drop an email.
thanks a bunch.

Hi, I’m currently doing post graduate work in the Theology Department of Birmingham University, England. I’m currently part of a free church congreagtion but would love to be involved in this. My area of interests are dialogues between Christianity and postmodern philosphy and practical theology in Charismatic settings with a particular interest in approaches to suffering and healing. How do I get involved?

Hi my friends from Argentina!
I m a baptist pastor very interested in emergent phenomena and his consequences here in Southamerica. Particularly, as a profesor in the International Baptist Seminary of Buenos Aires, devoted to Ethics and Philosophy, my eyes are so open to see what it means to moral comprehension, moral decision making, and ethics implicances to eclesiology.
Can somebody tell me something about?

Hi, all. You wrote “When:
We will begin post reviewed papers in September along with other content.” Well, September is gone… When will we see the good papers?
cheers,
GF

Count me in when you are contacting future participants. I am a pastor with a PhD in theology, so this sounds like a great community to be a part of.
Thanks!

I coach a young House Church network, and am finding fewer fewer things in common with the traditional church. I want be in dialogue with people who feel like the drunk who staggers between the ditches, but eventually finds his way home.
Do you think that attendance at the conference in April, where Richard Kearny and Jack Caputo are the keynotes would be helpful? I read Richard’s book…it was half over my head. Talk to me!

Very interesting idea, but I am just dropping a note about the location of seattle….its WA (washington) not OR (oregon)

Love to be involved. I’m in the middle of writing a book on abstract communication; the nuts and bolts of loving each other through all mediums.

I am keen to learn more about this endeavour. I am an ordained Baptist pastor, theologian, counselor and gardener in Newcastle, Australia. Any news on the project would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to introduce you to a Christian dialog web site: The New York churches of Christ, producers of “Focus On Truth” TV programs, maintain a video library of over 475 TV programs (most in English, some in Spanish).

BIBLE TEACHING INSPIRATIONAL
Baptism: The Essential Decision Becoming A Spiritual Man

The Purpose Of Life The Search For Personal Peace

Renewal Through Bible Study Facing Our Fears

Putting God First In Our Lives Dealing With Guilt

We Have An Enemy Expressing And Dealing With Anger

Examine The Word Healing Depression Through The Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit Coping With Stress

Seeing The Face Of God The Holy Spirit As Counselor

Depression: Causes And Effects Against All Odds

PROBLEMS WITH SIN RELATIONSHIPS

Our Struggle With Purity Forgiveness Leads To A Healthy Life

Counseling Drug Users Becoming A Spiritual Wife And Mother

Seductive Sins Families Are Forever

Is Abortion Ever Right? Divorce Recovery

Saving Homosexuals Words That Hurt

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Don,

Good question. We are still trying to figure this out. There is a small group of us that are already involved in the project and grateful for the support of Emergent. As time moves on we will open the group up to a wider audience. Keep watching this area of the site for more information.
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From the perspective of one called and ordained to preach, I to think that this is a good idea as I have written articles that is contrary to some of the end time doctrines that are taught by the traditional church.

It is not difficult to set a membership and submission process up on a website. If you were willing to pay me for the time I would be willing to help you with this. I plan on relocating as soon as my Federal and State income taxes arrive. I know, money is always an issue and I have been told by numerous Christians that I should not try to make money off the church, however, being homeless prevents me from being able to volunteer my time and talents to any ministry.

Hi, I’m currently doing a PhD on congregational singing in worship, particularly looking at its seeming demise in the Emerging Church. Any help is always appreciated, in particular the views of those who believe that it’s ok to just get rid of singing!
Also, the college i’m studying at does an MA in Emerging Church http://www.cliffpostgrad.org.uk/ if that’s of any interest to anyone!
Blessings, Ruth x

Glad to know the Emerging Theologians group exists. As an Independent Researcher, I too am interested in such an outlet. Member of SBL/AAR but my field of inquiry combines the science of light energy, color and optics with the formation of hermeneutics. Such non-traditional methodology is a bit ‘cutting edge’ for the SBL/AAR at the present time. Please let me know when this group is ready to open up to a wider base. My research could have a direct impact on the Emergent Conversation. Blessings!

I need to find a scholarly type leader / teacher to come to Moody Bible Institue (820 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60610) on one Tuesday, 1-2pm, 6/2007, to explain Postmodernism and the Emergent Church view for the modular course graduate students. Would you please give contact information for appropriate candidates (full name, title, organization, email, phone #)? Thanks!

How novel, the theologian as Student. Thank God we can get past subjectivity into the possibility of true community.
Richard in Nashville

Lily (#26), did you find someone to help you out with that class? In the Chicago area I would recommend Geoff Holsclaw (listed above).

Is this ever going to happen?

How does one participate and contribute writings?

I’ve been researching for the past month for free peer reviews. I’m working on my master’s thesis (on the emerging church)and have found this to be an incredibly difficult task! I would love to see this idea take place. Does anyone have any other ideas (in the meantime) where I can get some resources?

My name is Blayne Waltrip. I am a teacher at the European Theological Seminary in Germany and a Ph.D. student at Fuller Theological Seminary. I am currently doing my studies with Ryan Bolger on the Emerging Church (or an indeginous equivalent) in France and Germany, which I have not had much success. Does anyone know of a group or emerging community/church in France or Germany? I would really appreciate it!

I’m a core team member of Fresh Expressions an Anglican – Methodist initiative in the UK dealing with similar things to some of you on this site. I will be in Denver at the conference in April so will be glad to talk to some of you.
You might also be interested in ‘Share’ – a learning networking site at www.sharetheguide.org Learning networks and Share are part of an attempt in the UK to build a knowledge bank relating to fresh expressions of church, emerging church and other similar aspects of the Holy Spirits work in the world (and the church!) today.

Glad I found this posting. I too would be very interested in being a part of such a group (I have not read all the comments so forgive me if I missed pertinent info!) I will keep checking in but I may be reached at my blog: www.chadholtz.wordpress.com

peace,
Chad Holtz

I am a Clinical Director at a faith based treatment program near Pensacola, Florida. I have an undergraduate degree in Theology and a Masters in Psychology. I am currently working on my Master in Theological Studies.

My main areas of interests on on spiritual formation, the encounter of the the Church with culture and contemplative prayer / psychology.

I am political science faculty at College of Southern Nevada and interesting in joining the group. How can I do this? I have an institutional email at robert.jones@csn.edu

I’m a pastor serving youth at a Presbyterian Church in Chicago. I’m also working (very slowly at this point) on a PhD in biblical studies (focus on Hebrew Bible) at the University of Chicago Divinity School. I’d love to get in on this once it takes off.

I’m a doctor in theology. I wrote the first systematic work in Protestant history. I believe that the Pope is the Anti-Christ. John 3:16 is talking about the elect when it refers to world.

Jean Cauvin

Hey, keep me posted if this takes off…

I’d love to join this group. Please keep me posted on how to join.

When I see your organization writing “women and men” instead of the traditional “men and women” it tells me that political correctness has invaded your group.

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Nice idea – let’s roll with it!

I am a professor who works closely with mainline and emerging ministries. I would be very interested in reading and writing with this group.

This is a wonderful idea, especially for those of us who are working from within systems that are somewhat resistant, shall we say. Its a great space for us. How do we sign up and submit?

This is a response to John’s Aug 15 posting in which he wrote “policing the place, because the terrorist are continually klling their own people left and right”

It is arrogance to call other people terrorist in their own country. Why do they have to be policed in the first instance. I think the act of invading a sovereign country without a just cause is terrorism of the first order. As a Christian, stay away from such politicking and dishonesty. It leads to spiritual declination

Is there any way to look into churches that have a strong support for the Emergent group online? I am looking for a job in Youth Ministry, and would really like to know where these churches exist! Thanks!

Ancient Worship – Anglican Futures Conference in Pittsburgh on June 4-6, 2009. Check it out.
http://www.tsm.edu/News_and_Events/Ancient_Wisdom_-_Anglican_Futures.html

Great comments, John!

Hope this will be of interest to those who check this blog! On June 5 and 6, Marcus Borg will present a series of lectures at Wesley-Knox United Church, London, Ontario (about 120 miles from Detroit, Toronto or Buffalo). Full details at www.borgevent2009.com.

I just read a book “The Emerging Church” by Bob DeWaay that studies the theology of Jürgen Moltmann and its impact on Emergent – that Moltmann’s theology of hope is the basis for Emergent theology. DeWaay also considers Ken Wilbur and his contribution to Emergent philosophy – spiral dynamics and a helical theory of time. DeWaay looks at how Arthur Koesler and his concept of “holons,” the process philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead, and the much earlier thinking of Hegel influenced Ken Wilbur. I recommend the book to anybody that is looking for an overview on the basic concepts behind Emergent eschatology.

The last entry is from May… is this an ongoing dialogue that has gotten solidified? I’d love to participate. Just read “The Great Emergence” by Phyllis Tickle and is was a fabulously insightful history of transitions across the ages and peeks into where we are now with caution. She is a brilliant woman.
Curious… is anyone who reads this blog attending the Poets, Prophets, Preachers Conference in MI?

The Truth War is a great book by John McArthur.
A must read!

Could someone please tell me what the term, “missional” means? Thank you very much!

This collection of scholarly articles on Christianity and modern science might be of importance to you.
Thanks for checking the site out!
Rudy

Many institutions limit access to their online information. Making this information available will be an asset to all.

Hi

I want to participate. I have an MA in Theology, will soon have my MA published by the Progressive Christian Alliance and write for PopTheology.com. I have also been invited to submitt an article for a theology journal.

How do i sign up?

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The good thing about your information is that it is explicit enough for students to grasp. Thanks for your efforts in spreading academic knowledge.

Very nice topic and very good knowledge about region. Think is very useful of Emerging Theologians exists to produce scholarly thought that will shape Christian discourse. I think that is right. Thanks for informtion

Hi,
Once again nice post,well thought out and written. Thank you

Wow!!
I look forward to reading more on the topic in the future. Its great article.
Thanks

Good job, Christianity needs more modern books.

There any way to study an Emergent church online support groups? I think the work in the youth department, really want to know the church exists! Thank you!

I am just an old guy who refuses to stop thinking and growing! I read Brian Mclaren’s “A New Kind of Christianity” and I found it to be a tremendous breath of theologic air, another viewpoint that looks very valid for our times. I have seen what passes for Christianity and am dismayed by much of it. I think Brian’s viewpoint re the Greco-Roman model vs the Biblical Narrative one is a revolutionary view which resonates with my spirit, and his “macro-historical” idea of the various stages of religion with its spectrum analogy “feels” right.
I am still trying to figure out how the world described in Rev. 21 would come to pass without a direct intervention by God. We humans are incapable of creating any such world without forcing a world-wide “benevelent” dictatorship (unlikely) without brainwashing the entire human race – a perfect Marxist state. Otherwise it would take a real 2nd coming of Christ, not just a figurative one, but a literal eschatos.
How would personal freedom exist in sucn a plane? How, humanly, to take the corrupt human heart and turn it into one of love in a uni-versal scale?
It boggles my mind.
Thank you,Brian, for this site and all the food for thought!

Arefgee, I resonate with you, that much of what passes for Christianity is dismaying. Beginning with the marketing-driven-numbers-equal-success-pragmatic, seeker-sensitive movement of the yuppie gen. Also, I don’t think anyone here has any objections to objecting the fundamentalist approach either, known for emphasizing every highly debatable doctrine; it always feels like a deliberate push on a sore wound. I think we’re all turned off by such sterile displays of Christendom.
Yet, wouldn’t you know it, it would seem that the Post-Modern Christian movement isn’t doing much greater… From one extreme to another, isn’t that the typical reaction? Get burnt, take offense, demonize, set up walls, and next thing you know you’re onto another volatile side, conveniently at the farthest end.
Though we don’t like the “number’s game” churches, we prefer quality—I agree; but that don’t mean we need to maximize friendship and community to absurdity: “salvation by hanging out.”
And I know we don’t like the fundamentalist approach, insisting they are right on every non-essential, and if you don’t agree you’re salvation is questioned; but what kind of solution has the Emergent’ offered? “Well, then, no one is wrong! and all are not only valid opinions, but right!” Opposite extreme.

These are only 2 short examples, attempting to get across a large point. The Emergent Movement seems simply to be those who have always been light on sin, big on having fun, and turning Jesus’ message socio-political… or some other socio-something term.

Unconvinced,
Ryan Fishel.

nice one

The emerging church (sometimes referred to as the emergent movement) is a Christian movement of the late 20th and early 21st century that crosses a number of theological boundaries: participants can be described as evangelical, post-evangelical, anabaptist, liberal, post-liberal, reformed, charismatic, neocharismatic, post-charismatic, conservative, and post-conservative. Proponents, however, believe the movement transcends such “modernist” labels of “conservative” and “liberal,” calling the movement a “conversation” to emphasize its developing and decentralized nature, its vast range of standpoints, and its commitment to dialogue. Participants seek to live their faith in what they believe to be a “postmodern” society. What those involved in the conversation mostly agree on is their disillusionment with the organized and institutional church and their support for the deconstruction of modern Christian worship, modern evangelism, and the nature of modern Christian community.

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