Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be

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  This is a good little book reviewing the emergent church. It is an easy read. There is a definite different writting style between Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck. Kevin is more analytical. While his chapters do not overwelm and the are quite winsome, he provides more substance. Kluck's chapters read more like Don Miller's "Blue Like Jazz"--they are more free flowing and stream of consciousness in their style. They do provide helpful quips and thoughtful connections to real life. Both a... (show more)

  This is a good little book reviewing the emergent church. It is an easy read. There is a definite different writting style between Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck. Kevin is more analytical. While his chapters do not overwelm and the are quite winsome, he provides more substance. Kluck's chapters read more like Don Miller's "Blue Like Jazz"--they are more free flowing and stream of consciousness in their style. They do provide helpful quips and thoughtful connections to real life. Both authors take an irenic tone while they express serious concerns and identify real issues within the emerging church. They are careful to quote emergent/ing authors. They are honest about the flaws of evangelicalism but reject the solutions of the emergent church. This is a really helpful introduction and is written towards a young generation can be easily captivated or young people who recognize something is amiss but can't put there finger on it. There critique is so basic yet insightful you really get the feel they are standing in the crowding shouting "Hey wait a minute, the emperor has no clothes." (show less)

   

   

  by Timothy Bertolet on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:06PM

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  This book is finally articulating and putting into words the feelings and hesitations I've had with the Emergent Church. I fit into so many of the categories of the Emergent Church but I've never felt like I have a home there and now I'm beginning to see why...

  Yes, I listen to U2 and Johnny Cash, and I love Henri Nouwen and Frederick Buechner, my political concerns are for poverty, racism, AIDS and oppression, I've been to (and even planned) worship services with prayer labyrinths, candl... (show more)

  This book is finally articulating and putting into words the feelings and hesitations I've had with the Emergent Church. I fit into so many of the categories of the Emergent Church but I've never felt like I have a home there and now I'm beginning to see why...

  Yes, I listen to U2 and Johnny Cash, and I love Henri Nouwen and Frederick Buechner, my political concerns are for poverty, racism, AIDS and oppression, I've been to (and even planned) worship services with prayer labyrinths, candles and art, I support women in all levels of ministry (duh), I like narrative theology, and I want to be the church instead of just going to church...but I also "need truth. I need to worship a God who makes demands on my character, wtih consequences. I need to know that Christianity is about more than my just 'reaching my untapped potential' or 'finding the God inside me.' I need to know that I worship a Christ who died, bodily, and rose from the dead. Literally. I need to know that decisions can (and should) be made based on Scripture and not just experience." (p.28) I think this is why I'm not Emergent. (show less)

   

  by Katy Palmer on Feb 07, 2009 at 10:37PM

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