Basically, the authors identify three types of Western thinkers: moderns, traditionalists and cultural creatives (a.k.a. postmoderns). On the surface, traditionalists seem very postmodern in their concern for things like social justice and the environment. Underneath, however, they remain committed to their traditions and are in fact, a separate group.

My feeling is that a lot of modern churches will find it relatively easy to become traditional. This switch doesn't seem to demand revolutionary change. The church as we know it will still be recognizable. But that’s probably not true of a postmodern church — or the one filled with cultural creatives.

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As I keep working and playing with these ideas, I’d love to hear from you. Let me know what you’re thinking and observing. Let's continue the conversation.

In the meantime, here are some resources to get you thinking...

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BOOK OF THE WEEK

Houses that Change the World

by Wolfgang Simson

This book comes out of 10 years of research in Germany and focuses on the house church movement. It's one of the most intriguing books I've read lately. In fact, it's pretty much a must-read in my opinion. It raises all kinds of wonderful questions. Just who is a pastor and what does the title mean? Is there a difference between small groups and small churches? What constitutes "a church"? You don't want to pass this one up.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Dancer in the Dark

Directed by Lars Von Trier

The story of a single mother and her desperate attempts to care for her young son, this film landed Danish pop star Bjork the award for best actress at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. It's a weird, intense film. In fact, I really didn't care for it when I first saw it. But the more I thought about it and discussed it with friends, the more I liked it. It's powerful story of redemption and self-sacrifice.

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CD OF THE WEEK

Moby's Play is well worth a listen. His lyrics are thoughtful, his rhythms powerful. This one makes great driving music.

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LINKS OF THE WEEK

Thought the sequels to The Matrix were going to be big? Wait til you see this one. The big screen version of J.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings will take storytelling to a new level. Check out the buzz behind this summer blockbuster.

The word 'postmodern' first appeared in the 1940s--and the beat poets were some of the first artists to embody the idea. Discover the roots of a movement at
www.rooknet.com

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