What is the Emerging Church?

The Emerging Church is a decentralized movement that has developed out of the desire of some Christians to practice their faith outside of traditional ecclesiastical institutions. Often seen developing as a network of home groups, it seeks to provide people the freedom to explore their faith in the safe environment of close knit communities. Usually these communities are theologically grounded in the traditional Christian doctrines. The Emerging Church embraces the postmodern culture, seeing it as the ideal incubator for an inquisitive and creative Christian faith.

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