Stories of Emergence: Moving from Absolute to Authentic

by Mike Yaconelli

Imagine coming to a crossroads where you're no longer sure who you are, why you do what you do, why you believe the way you do. You're not even sure you care. Where do you go? Follow the stories of people who were steeped in their beliefs-a former fundamentalist, a former Pentecostal, a former liberal, a former feminist, a former communist, and several other "formers"-and walk with them on their journeys out of those beliefs. See what twists and turns...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310253861
• ISBN13: 9780310253860
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Stories we find ourselves in.

I have a love hate thing going on with the emergent church. I love the critique of modernity and willow creek, but I sometimes wonder what positve contribution emergent people have brought to the dialogue. It is easier to tear down than destroy. But this is not a negative book. Not even a little. The people in this book are all very cultural engaged. And are all very diverse, and they focus on their story.You don't get the same boring rehash of where the enlightenment got us, and what to do about it analysis. These stories have a more personal dimension to them. Every person writing decided what ways they should engage the culture in their context. There is nothing formulaic about it.If I have one criticism, it is that I wish a few other authors were included. But that doesn't mean what others offered will be found wanting. Excellent book.Mike Yaconelli lives on in his uber-chellenging introduction