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

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Congregations and Technology