Mon 28 Aug 2006
It’s often said that bad company corrupts good morals. What happens when the company you’re keeping is way beyond your league? Actually, I’m quite humbled to be included in this “Pastor’s and Theologians Forum on the Emerging Church.” Nine Marks Ministries has devoted their most recent newsletter to the topic of the emerging church and I had the privilege of contributing an answer to the question of “What do you hope will ultimately emerge from the emerging church conversation for evangelicals?” My answer is included among answers from D.A. Carson, Mark Driscoll, Carl Trueman, Michael Horton and others. What a humbling experience to see my name amongst men I so highly respect.
In addition to the aforementioned forum, they have provided several helpful resources for trying to understand and deal with the emergents (remember, in the interest of fairness, these are from a Reformed viewpoint) including another forum featuring contributions by the ubiquitous J. Ligon Duncan and others. Enjoy:
- Read Justin Taylor’s “An Emergent Primer”
- Read “The Emerging Consequences of Whose Ideas” (featuring comments from Greg Allison, J. Ligon Duncan and others)
- Read Mike McKinley’s Review of Mark Driscoll’s “Radical Reformission” and “Confessions” books
- Read Greg Gilbert’s review of Rob Bell’s “Velvet Elvis“
P.S. for those wondering, the photo is Paul Rodgers of Bad Company.
on 28 Aug 2006 at 7:32 am 1.William E. Turner Jr. said …
we’re not worthy! :) I saw it yesterday. Congrats.
on 28 Aug 2006 at 7:33 am 2.DJ Cimino said …
congrats!
on 28 Aug 2006 at 8:11 am 3.Clarke said …
Brent, Tara and I Praise God for what He’s doing in our midst, and gratefully thank you for yours, Bill and Kody’s diligence and in leading us. love you brother,
1 Timothy 5:17-18
on 28 Aug 2006 at 8:47 am 4.Mark said …
I came across your input the other day via the 9 Marks newsletter. When I first read it, I thought “Is that the Brent Thomas…”
Needless to say, it was, and I was glad to see your name included. Your blog contains some most helpful and edifying analysis and I am thankful that others are taking notice.
May God continue to bless you and the church you serve. It is all of grace!
on 28 Aug 2006 at 9:40 am 5.Rhett Smith said …
Does this mean you won’t be returning my emails anymore? Congrats.
Rhett
on 28 Aug 2006 at 9:51 am 6.Brent said …
I have trouble returning e-mails as it is!
on 28 Aug 2006 at 9:52 am 7.mike said …
congrats!!! :)
on 28 Aug 2006 at 1:19 pm 8.Rhett Smith said …
http://faith-theology.blogspot.com/
talk of Bob Dylan..so I thought of you…
rhett