Thank you, Dr. Drury, for
reminding us why r-e-s-p-e-c-t is due the boomers--Lest we forget....
Numbers 5 and 9 were good
reminders. The short hisory of youth ministry is something
we should never take for granted. And despite their pragmaticism
that creates suspicion for certain forms of graduate education, they certainly
opened the door to an emphasis on learning that is now exploding in my
generation. Thanks boomers!
Oh that you will only now take us out to coffee and play XBox
with us ;-)
Another
great article that brings balance to the discussion. I have a few questions:
1) Would you consider writing something about the "senior"
generation? They're still around, though not as involved as they once were.
What were their successes, contributions and mis-steps?
2) Do you consider church planting to be the most viable option for emergents?
(Personally, I don't think there are a lot of traditional or contemporary
churches that are going to make the kind of concessions that emergents are
looking for, and most of us don't want to waste our lives and ministry in
conflict over church practices). Or should we all tough it out the way the
boomers did and lead a generation in change against their will? Maybe that's
what leadership is all about...