http://www.theooze.com/community/index.cfm
A West Coast internet/conference ministry that is the New York Times of the North
American emerging church. Intensely creative. The site has extensive links and archives,
as well as hosting capabilities for online discussion. The whole deal is run from Spencer
Burke’s garage in Newport Beach, California. This one is the big boy. (Posted
11/7/2001)
http://www.areka.org
An open-ended site that welcomes postings on faith-related subjects. “Those who
register, post, and comment here are this site’s reporters and editors.” Interesting
topics. Useful links to newspapers and magazines. (Posted 7/8/02)
http://www.tribalgeneration.com/index.htm
“Tribe” is one of the key metaphors in the emerging church, especially in
the UK. Tribal Generation is a crossroads for many emerging Christians. Their site will
tune you into ideas, music, culture, and a lot more. Bring your reading glasses. (Posted
11/7/2001)
http://www.youth.co.za/
This group uses generational theory extensively. It’s interesting to contrast
them with their critics, like Andy Crouch:
http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~crouch/Andy/index.html (Posted 11/7/2001)
http://strategicnetwork.org/index.asp?loc=
kb&fwo=POSTMODERN
Strategic Network is devoted to missiology, but has a quality selection of articles
on postmodern ministry. Another positive sign that the cultures of North America are
seen as mission fields in a literal sense. (Posted 11/7/2001)
http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~crouch/Andy/index.html
Speaking of Andy Crouch. You probably know him from Re:Generation Quarterly in which
he tends to take a dim view of generational theory and some of the other boilerplate
being used to build pseudo-postmodern ministries. (You know…PowerPoint, polo shirts,
and too many candles.) Useful fellow, that Andy. (Posted 11/7/2001)
http://www.changingchurch.org/
Changing Church says its mission is, “providing tools for modern ministry.”
An outreach of Prince of Peace Lutheran in Burnsville, Minnesota.
http://www.spirituality.org/current/home_current.html
Spirituality for Today is devoted to "current themes and questions concerning
the Christian faith in a postmodern age." Sponsored by the Diocese of Bridgeport.
http://www.aarweb.org/syllabus/default.asp
The American Academy of Religion has a growing database of online syllabi, teaching
tools, meta-indices, and electronic texts for the study of religious issues.
http://www.jordoncooper.sk.ca/
Jordan Cooper ("Father, pastor, cultural commentator") runs this online
space devoted to ministry in a postmodern context. Great picture of Jordan! His Futuremapping
email newsletter is recommended.
http://facultyweb.fontbonne.edu/~jgresham/fgic/
Finding God in Cyberspace provides a catalog of religious studies materials available
on the internet.
http://www.focus.org.uk/
A UK site with a pretty good set of links for articles on pomo ministry.
http://www.gospelcom.net/ifc/newsletter.shtml
The Internet for Christians is aimed at keeping you up to speed on Web developments.
http://www.spark-online.com/
They've been "exploring electronic consciousness since 1999." Article titles
like, "Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts" make this one worth checking out. Mostly
you will find a collection of short, editorial-type pieces.
http://www.freshresource.com/
An international group attempting to connect with culture and one another through
sharing art, resources, etc. Blends image, text, music, teaching—a commonplace
in the emerging church. No categories.
http://www.shootthemessenger.com.au/
An Australian site that provides resources for the emerging church. The name says
a lot. An archive of their material is on board. Lots of attention is paid to film,
literature, etc. Classic for the pomo church. No question about it, the Australians
have the best ministry names.
http://www.biccc.org/
The Bannockburn Institute for Christianity and Culture is affiliated with Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School. The Institute focuses on a variety of issues ranging from
bioethics to postmodernity. Video and audio resources related to D.A. Carson's book,
Telling the Truth, are available.
http://www.methodx.net/
MethodX describes itself as "an online community where young adults can identify
and explore their relationships with God and with each other." Any user can create
a "private sacred space," complete with music, journaling, and devotionals.
Lot's of interaction here, and a great look. An example of online community in the making.
http://www.a29.org/
The Acts 29 Network is all about church planting. Heavily into the Missional Church
concept. Their site welcomes you out loud.
http://www.ginkworld.net/position_papers.htm
Home page for ginkworld. What is a “gink,” you ask? You can find out by
checking out this site. You can also find one of my personal favorites here: The 95
Postmodern Theses. The site is “Powered by the Holy Spirit.” It says so right
at the bottom of the page.
http://www.etdiocese.net/postmodern/
The Episcopal Dioceses of East Tennessee checks in with a
great looking and very functional site. Not huge on content,
but well planned, and everything counts. Go, Episcopalians!
http://www.cegm.org.au/index.html
The site of Morling College’s (Australia) Center for Evangelism and Global Mission.
http://www.faithmaps.org/
Using the concept of “faith maps,” this site provides some very intelligent
perspective on the emerging culture/church issue. For the thoughtful. Resources are
not huge, but are well-selected. The “PBS” of this sort of thing. One of the
few sites that attempts to put the pieces together.
http://www.focus.org.uk/resource.htm
A UK-based site featuring resources for reaching postmoderns. By the time you reach
this one, you’ve seen most of what they have. Some links don’t work well.
http://www.freshresource.com/
An eclectic, international consortium aiming to train young leaders, exchange resources,
share ideas, spark creativity in ministry, and develop online connectedness, all among
Christian communities that are sensitive to the postmodern context.
http://www.joefellowship.com/
This site brings a new definition to “eclectic.” Focuses on leadership issues
and resources. Online surveys are a prime feature, as are online message boards and
discussion features. Their motto: “Creativity, Community, Anonymity.” Hmmmm….anonymous
community?
http://www.coolchurches.com/
“Resources for churches on the edge.” This site is a little on the edge
itself, but gives a great “feel” for the emerging scene.
http://www.transparencynow.com/index.html
This is a personal site by Ken Sanes featuring many links to content pertaining to
postmodernism. The topics range from pop culture to philosophy, and seem largely to
represent his own thinking.
http://www.leonardsweet.com/
Leonard Sweet has written more on the culture of postmodernism and its relationship
to ministry than perhaps anyone else. Some good stuff on the site, but the rest will
cost you.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Pantheon/3675/
Interesting site aimed at mainline churches (especially Episcopalian) that are wrestling
with postmodernity. A good resource clearinghouse via the links. An Episcopal church
on this wavelength can be found at http://www.churchbeloved.org/
http://emergentvillage.com/
A new organization started by some of the guys involved from the Terra Nova Project.
They call it a "growing generative friendship among missional Christian leaders."
They host conferences and want to develop a network of consultants.
http://www.hollywoodjesus.com
Fascinating site providing movie reviews and more. The main feature is to analyze “pop
culture from a spiritual point of view.” Great stuff. (Updated
7/8/02)
