Category Archives: The Emergent Church

Hear Me Out: On Sitting Through Sermons

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

Donald Miller recently admitted to attending church irregularly. Church services really don’t scratch him where he itches: singing leaves him flat and he doesn’t learn much from sermons. He argues that he is not alone in this, suggesting (controversially) that … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Sacramental Theology, The Blogosphere, The Emergent Church, The Sacraments, Theological, Theology, Worship | 28 Comments

Talking About My Generation: Millennials and the Church

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

A few days ago, a Rachel Held Evans piece entitled ‘Why Millennials Are Leaving the Church’ was published on the CNN Belief Blog. Weighing in at little under 750 words, it nonetheless packs a considerable punch and has been linked … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Church, The Emergent Church, Theological | 137 Comments

Rob Bell and Don Draper – The Ad Man’s Gospel

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I find Rob Bell fascinating. Sure, I disagree with his theology, but when it comes to engaging communication, the man is virtually without peer. If you want to see a masterpiece in clever communication, look no further than a promotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Society, The Blogosphere, The Emergent Church, Theological, Theology | 131 Comments

Worship and the Cartesian Man

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

James K.A. Smith writes:— I had the opportunity to “experience” a version of one of these services in Geneva (Service 10, “Queer”). This was going to be my first “emerging” worship experience, so I came with much anticipation. And I … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotations, The Blogosphere, The Emergent Church, Theological, Worship | 9 Comments

The Emergent Church and the Gospel the Religious Right

Posted on January 22, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Within the last week I have read two Brian McLaren books: Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel (with Tony Campolo) and The Last Word and the Word After That (a work of ‘creative nonfiction’, … Continue reading →

Posted in The Emergent Church, Theological, What I'm Reading | 20 Comments

A Generous Orthodoxy

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

John Frame’s thoughts on Brian McLaren’s book are a model of how theological discussions should be engaged in. Unfortunately, such moderate voices seldom carry very far and are soon drowned out by the shrillness of others.

Posted in Controversies, The Emergent Church, Theological | 1 Comment

What Type of Movement is the Emergent Church?

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

It has been interesting comparing some of the various responses to the Emergent Church movement. I have read very little in the area, but I have read enough to become convinced that the Emergent Church has not always been treated … Continue reading →

Posted in The Emergent Church | 9 Comments