Postmodernism

An Introduction to Postmodernism (and Why It's Not a Bad Word) By Matt Kelley

What is this whole thing called Postmodernism, anyway? And what does it have to do with youth ministry?
An Open Letter to Chuck Colson from Brian McLaren

The postmodern culture is the world in which many of us live and work and minister, sharing the good news and following the good ways of Jesus Christ. The old modern apologetic simply doesn't work for us or our children or their friends.
Bridging Worlds: The Tension between Modern and Emerging Leaders By Dan Kimball

How does an emerging leader deal with the potential conflicts that arise when his or her mindset and methods radically differ from those in authority?
Can You Hear Me Now? Postmodern Dangers By Rick Edwards

Youthworker's Executive Editor warns of some pitfalls of a full embrace of postmodern tenets.
Copernicus Was a Heretic, and So Am I: A Postmodern Theology By Gareth Brandt

Are there biblical "truths" we cling to that we need to reexamine?
Creating Worship Gatherings for the Emerging Church By Josh Reich

Experiential, participatory, image-rich, connected-some elements that younger generations are hungry for in their worship experiences.
Follow the White Rabbit: Reframing the Spiritual Journey By James Wheeler

"For me, the spiritual journey isn't a march into a great spiritual battle but more like a journey down into a rabbit burrow."
Having a ~~Purpose Driven, Seeker Sensitive, Family Based,~~ Postmodern Ministry By Jay Risner

We've got plenty of slippery slopes in our lives; let's make sure we don't base our entire ministry on the postmodern one.
Is the Church Relevant? An Observation from the UK By William Ingle-Gillis

"...the church is more and more a club for little old ladies; young folk just don't care anymore, and we have precious little idea of what to offer them."
PoMo-phobia: The Fear of Postmodernity By Garth Friesen

Clearly the culture can have a negative impact on the church, but there are some really positive sides to cultural shifts, as well.
Postmodern Jesus: Dirty Feet and All By Tony Myles

"Who is this postmodern Jesus? Or rather, what part of the real Jesus is this current culture attracted to? What about Jesus is this generation (and the rest of us) hoping to communicate?"
Postmodern Liturgy for the Truly Emerging Church By Steve Case

In his usual tongue-in-cheek style, Case takes the postmodern banter to the ridiculous extreme.
Postmodern Youth Ministry: An Appendix By Tony Jones

Jones' 2001 book called Postmodern Youth Ministry has received much praise and much criticism. We asked him to share with us what he would like to add if he were republishing the book today.
Postmodernism Youth Ministry in Adolescence: A Look at the Culture of Youth Ministry By Duffy Robbins

This is an article about...those of us in the youth ministry culture...and how we seem to be sliding into an adolescent approach to our faith and mission.
The Danger of Postmodernism: Making the Gospel about Us By Esther Jing-Hua Wu

In an effort to make God culturally relevant, we're in danger of making the gospel all about our needs, our relationships, and our worship preferences.
The Liquid Church: An Interview with Pete Ward By Steve Case

Pete Ward's ideas on rethinking our perceptions of "ministry" and "church" will leave some storming the castle with torches and others standing on the precipice of all that they've been and ready to take a first step into a very new idea of what we call "church."
Who Stole My Rule Book? How the World Evolved When No One Was Looking By Andy Harrington

A look at today's postmodern world, with its ambiguity and relativism, as well as its myriad opportunities.