The Connected Community: How technology is shaping our lives and congregations
Contents
IN FOCUS: Finding Links That Matter at Schultz’s Deli
GenX pastor Andrew B. Warner reminds us not to lose sight of the gifts of human engagement as we strive for cyber-connection
The Cluetrain Manifesto
Pastor Bonnie A. Perry challenges the institutional church to grapple with 95 new theses for our life and times
Crossing the Digital Divide
Alban Institute president James P. Wind explores new forms of community that are emerging on the virtual frontier
Bringing Technology to Congregations
The Indianapolis Center for Congregations’ information technology director Aaron Spiegel and director John Wimmer reveal where congregations need the most help
Changing the Rules of Engagement
Louisville Institute associate director David J. Wood calls for critical reflection on how technology patterns our lives
FEATURES
Why Congregations Matter, Part 2
In the second of a two-part series, writer Marlis McCollum interviews Robert Edgar, Isa Aron, Donald Miller, and Mark Chaves
DEPARTMENTS
FIRST CLASS MAIL
Reader Nelson Granade appreciates a positive view of congregations
PERSPECTIVES: The Digital Revolution
Alban Institute director of research and resource development Ian Evison believes that all the new technology really hasn’t changed anything fundamental about ministry—yet
REVIEWS
ASK ALBAN
Alban Institute field consultant Patricia Carol discusses healing after church conflict