The document discusses how denominations may no longer be seen as a dirty word. It notes that authority in churches has shifted from a monolithic structure to multiple niche manifestations. Technology now allows for clustering and community rather than isolation. Structure needs to adapt to institutionalize fluidity. Interpretation has moved from a single source of truth to an open source process that embraces different perspectives.

1. emergenceNOW | wednesday
Denominations
a dirty word no longer?
#enow | @breyeschow

2. “D”
3rd gen chi/fil am
urban:sf
cultural creative:bobo
techie:sm
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3. “D”
on ANSWERS: The shifts raised re:
“emergence” are not mutually exclusive or
exhaustive . . . not that simple.
on GENERALITIES: I use generalities to save
time . . . own truths, assume exceptions.
on PC(USA): Our denominational experience
does/must not define our ministry, but
rather our ministry must define our
01.27.10
denominational reality . . . authority.

4. “D”
Approved Hashtags:
#butwhatthehelldoesheknow?
#whatever
#hmmm
#nice
#hemadethatwordup
01.27.10

5. “D”
Authority and Social Capitol
from monolithic to niche
multiple manifestations of church
01.27.10

6. 01.27.10 “D”

7. “D”
Authority and Social Capitol
from monolithic to niche
multiple manifestations of church
Technology and Clustering
from isolation to community
the humility of connectionalism
01.27.10

8. “D”
Structure and Adaptability
methodology to approach
institutionalizing fluidity
Interpretation and “t”ruth
single source to open source
embrace our process
01.27.10

9. emergenceNOW | wednesday
Denominations
a dirty word no longer?
#butwhatthehelldoesheknow | @breyeschow