It's been a jam packed few days of traveling, meeting with emergent church leaders in London and writing reports on what I learned. I learned a lot. This tour is all about coming to terms with being missional Church in a post christian world. Brittan is like twenty years ahead of South Africa when it comes to these cultural developments so it's like peeking into the future. The main things I learned or became aware about were the following:
1. The dire need for churches to get involved in issues of social justice
2. The importance of making disciples of Christ rather than making followers of a particular Church's way of thinking.
3. The many forms church can actually take.
4. The many messages the gospel contains for different cultures and sub cultures
5. The effectiveness of an incarnational theology and way of doing things in the post-modern paradigm
6. The potential true Christlike living has to transform society.
I'll keep you posted!
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How would you define Incarnational Theology?
ReplyDeleteCan I book you for a debriefing when you are back? I would love to hear more of your experiences. I had many inspiring conversations at Amahoro Africa last year with people from the rest of Africa and with one guy from England in particular, that reminded me of the unique opportunities we have in SA to be a truly relevant church.
ReplyDeleteThis guy from England for example used to educate young people about fair trade and other social justice issues. He now works in Durban for Soul Action, a partnership between Tearfund and Soul Survivor. Have a look at http://bit.ly/aZGtKA
My roommate was a guy from Rwanda who cares for widows & orphans with very little resources. There are so many more exciting stories coming out of Africa. In SA we have this unique combination of Africa and the West.
We need to get people together who share similar visions to dream and do together, dare I say to re-invent the church?
Next Church, a debriefing would be nice. I can also mail you stuff I have written on the they guys we spoke about.
ReplyDeleteMark Penrith:
Incarnational Theology in it simplest form is al about embracing humanity and loving them not only for who they could become but for what they are. It's about being where the people are (to use the little mermaid'quote)