The millennium matrix : reclaiming the past, reframing the future of the church / M. Rex Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, M. Rex, 1955-

Contributor:

Leadership Network (Dallas, Tex.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church.

Physical Description:

xix, 280 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2004]

Summary:

In this dynamic book, theologian, futurist, and communications expert M. Rex Miller presents the innovative millennium matrix, that explains how the way we store and distribute information changes our worldviews. Based on the author's extensive research, The Millennium Matrix explores the major paradigm and worldview shifts over the past two thousand years and maps them into an easily accessible chart summarizing the entire history of culture and church. From the oral culture of Jesus' time to the print world of Gutenberg's Bible to the broadcast era of television to the emerging digital culture, readers will see the impact of communication on worship and spirituality. Even more, the book then provides practical suggestions on how Christians can successfully navigate the rapid cultural changes that are occurring and that will continue to occur over the decades to come.

Contents:

Oral culture-liturgical church : the living word

Print culture-reformation church : separating the message from the messenger

Broadcast culture-celebration church : watching the world go by

Digital culture-convergence church : reconnecting word with spirit : the complete millennium matrix

The church in transition : navigating changing worldviews

Trust connections : impartational leadership

Growing vital relationships : reclaiming community

Convergence : the living church

Epilogue: Anticipating the next great shift

The abridged millennium matrix

Appendix: Exercises and field trips.

Notes:

"A Leadership Network publication"--Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-265) and index.

ISBN:

0787962678

OCLC:

54407664

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