I stumbled across an interesting article comparing "boomer" churches (Willow Creek, Saddleback, etc...) to "genX" churches (i.e. emerging churches). I found this article quite informative.
The more I learn about the 'emerging church' movement the more I like the ideas it espouses. It is important to realize that this movement is more about how a local church operates then theology. Just as the boomer 'mega-churches' have similar characteristics (professional sound and video, seeker-friendly sermons, casual dress, a principle charismatic leader) across denominational and theological lines, the 'emerging church' is the same. For example, many churches with less then Biblical doctrine (like the United Methodist church) use material from the Willow Creek Association. Now this doesn't say that Willow Creek doesn't have Biblical doctrine, only that churches from many different stripes recognize the advantages of their methodology.
A link to the article is here.
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