Eddie Gibbs
October 11, 2007
Fort Wayne
The ''emerging church'' phenomenon is perhaps the most significant congregational trend of our day. It offers and encourages a new way of thinking and a new way of being for congregations. While it largely resonates with an 18- to 34-year-old audience – the first fully postmodern generation – the emerging church is also gaining popularity with older Christians and encompasses a broad array of traditional and contemporary congregations. In this workshop, Gibbs explored the emerging church phenomenon and provided insight into its success. Filled with the latest research and interesting, anecdotal testimonies from those on the cutting edge of ministry, this workshop provided pastors and congregational leaders with an insightful glimpse into the thriving churches of today – and tomorrow.
Eddie Gibbs is a senior professor of church growth in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also director of the Institute for the Study of Emerging Churches, in the Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts. A popular author and speaker, Gibbs focuses on the areas of church growth, renewal, nominal church membership, revitalizing traditional denominations, and empowering people for ministry and mission. He is the author of the book Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures.
