I have been reading this book and there have been some great thoughts that I came across that I want to share with you.
"...,in a postmodern culture, the messenger is the message. How we are perceived is every bit as important as the truths we espouse."
"...the central watershed issue of postmodern thought divides over truth. Truth has gone relative! Though truth is the central issue of postmodernity, pragmatically, I find it is not the central challenge of everyday ministry. The greater challenges come from the deep emotional impact of living within the Postmodern Experiment (especially struggles with brokeness). Nevertheless, this view of truth still presents a formidable challenge for a faith whose Messiah proclaims, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."
"Generally, emerging generations do not ask, 'What is true?' They are primarily asking, 'Do I want to be like you?' In other words, they see truth as relational. 'If I want to be like you, then I want to consider what you believe. If I don't see anything real or attractive in you or your friends as Christ-followers, I don't care how 'true' you think it is, I'm not interested."
"The challenge for leadership is first to learn how to live in community with others, and then to provide ways to ensure that nobody stands alone."
"...,in a postmodern culture, the messenger is the message. How we are perceived is every bit as important as the truths we espouse."
"...the central watershed issue of postmodern thought divides over truth. Truth has gone relative! Though truth is the central issue of postmodernity, pragmatically, I find it is not the central challenge of everyday ministry. The greater challenges come from the deep emotional impact of living within the Postmodern Experiment (especially struggles with brokeness). Nevertheless, this view of truth still presents a formidable challenge for a faith whose Messiah proclaims, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."
"Generally, emerging generations do not ask, 'What is true?' They are primarily asking, 'Do I want to be like you?' In other words, they see truth as relational. 'If I want to be like you, then I want to consider what you believe. If I don't see anything real or attractive in you or your friends as Christ-followers, I don't care how 'true' you think it is, I'm not interested."
"The challenge for leadership is first to learn how to live in community with others, and then to provide ways to ensure that nobody stands alone."
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