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Thursday, February 21, 2008

How young Christians are changing the face of church

[excerpts from Indy.com, hat-tip Sarah Notton]



"Aaron Story is a pastor at Indy Metro Church, which meets in the American Cabaret Theatre every Sunday and has an office/art gallery on Massachusetts Ave. (Photo by Michelle Pemberton)"

"Sarah Notton isn't much for church. When she does go, she often attends Lockerbie Central Methodist Church Downtown. It was there that Notton met several homeless individuals who had been sleeping at the Wheeler Mission. It wasn't long before three of those individuals were living in Notton's home, with her and her husband."

"Indiana Wesleyan researcher and professional church consultant Bob Whitesel spent five years visiting young congregations all over the United States and England. His research culminated in the book "Inside the Organic Church" (Whitesel prefers the term "organic" to "emerging"), which details traits shared by churches that successfully connect with young people. Whitesel calls these traits "melodies." Here, Whitesel explains the characteristics of each melody..."

[continued at Indy.com]

posted by IndyChristian @ 7:44 AM

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