Fresh Expressions In A Digital Age
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Fresh Expressions in a Digital Age
Fresh Expressions is a canary in the coal mine, alerting congregations to reevaluate what the Church is, where and when it can happen, and who can lead it. Church as we know it is inaccessible to most people. A fundamental premise of the movement is that Church can become accessible again by emerging in every nook and cranny where life already happens. Fresh Expressions is based in simplification, returning to basic scriptural principles, and a recovery of a "priesthood of all believers"--in the three places where people live and relate to others. First Place: The home or primary place of residence. Second Place: The workplace or school place. Third Place: The public places separate from the two usual social environments of home and workplace, which host regular, voluntary, informal, and neutral spaces of communion and play. Examples are environments such as cafes, pubs, theaters, parks, and so on. During a pandemic, our two primary mission spaces were closed off; the second and third places were shut down. We couldn't have Tattoo Parlor Church; the tattoo parlor was closed. We couldn't gather in Moe's Southwest Grill for Burritos and Bibles; they were doing take-out only. The dog park was empty; no Paws of Praise. This limited us to the only spaces we have left: the first place, or the home place. The digital place, or the "space of flows." This forces us into recognizing the digital space as its own kind of third place, a new missional frontier.
Redefining Spiritual Spaces in the Age of Technology
Author: Stacey K. Guenther
language: en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date: 2025-08-30
Emerging technologies are entering every aspect of human life, including the spiritual realm. At the same time, spirituality has entered mainstream environments, including business, education, health and healing, and tech design. This provides an opportunity for technology and wisdom traditions to evolve together due to the widening audiences and worldviews. In this open access volume, an assembly of experts explores the intersection of spirituality and technology as they are emerging in a variety of contexts in our world. Through a mixture of philosophy, advocacy, presentation of research findings, and sharing of practices, this book illustrates technology’s influence on spirituality and vice versa and its applications to management, strategy, and leadership. At the same time, contributing authors identify the surfacing pitfalls, shadow material, and areas that must be attended to during this time of evolving landscapes. Additionally, two of the chapters highlight virtual practices that focus on racial healing, which are of crucial import at this time in our collective history, and another two explore healing, justice, and liberation through the uses of technology. Written in a think-piece style, this book is accessible to those within and outside of academia. This is an open access book.
Treasures Old and New
The way forward requires both old ways and new ways! Step into the world of Wesleyan beliefs and practices with this small, insightful, and impactful book! Join the Wesleys on their journey through early Methodism, and unlock hidden treasures that are still relevant today. Harper and Beck expertly guide readers towards a new era of Christian experience, combining old traditions with modern approaches for a revitalized church community. With its compact size, this book is perfect for leaders looking to unite their congregations around Methodist identity and future direction. Don’t miss out on this essential resource for shaping the next chapter in your faith journey! This book is a must-read for anyone in the Wesleyan faith stream, those involved in fresh expressions and other unconventional faith communities, and leaders within Wesleyan communities. Discover the heart of Methodist tradition, envision its relevance today, and boldly share these timeless treasures and new visions with others.