Emerging Churches In The 21st Century
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The document discusses the decline of traditional Christian churches in the UK and outlines some key social changes in the 20th century that impacted religion. It then describes the "postmodern psyche" as experiential, participatory, image-driven, and connected. Finally, it provides a broad definition of "emerging church" as church shaped by its local context rather than traditional models, aiming to meet people in their own style and terms.
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