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Digital Expressions of Church: The Online Identity of Free Churches as a Mirror of Their Missional Mentality
Free churches traditionally operated in a “revivalistic mode,” primarily reaching those who had already been religiously socialized. Within post-Christendom, however, they find it increasingly difficult to reach the growing segments of the population that are thoroughly unchurched. Against this backdrop, we assume that free church websites are mirrors of their ecclesial identity and missional mentality. This qualitative study of the online presence of German free church congregations not only sheds light on these churches’ basic missional mind-set but also reveals whether the well-tried “mode of revival” continues until this day or whether a more sensitive contextual awareness is already emerging.
期刊介绍:
With in-depth analyses of worldwide Christianity and mission-focused book reviews, the International Bulletin of Mission Research is an unparalleled source of information on the world church in mission. The editors are committed to maintaining the highest possible academic editorial standards. IBMR provides an editorial voice that is dispassionate, analytical, fair minded, and nonpartisan. The IBMR includes: Feature articles and book reviews written by leading specialists on Christian mission from around the world—scholars from varied academic disciplines and theological perspectives The “Legacy” series with engaging accounts of pivotal mission leaders of the last two centuries and the equally engaging “My Pilgrimage in Mission” series that provides intimate insight into the lives of some of today’s most distinguished mission scholars and practitioners. Regional surveys and analyses of important mission documents and consultations. A “Noteworthy” news column that keeps you up to date on today’s mission leaders, conferences, and study opportunities. A listing of academic dissertations on mission and world Christianity. This dissertation list is online in our “Researching World Christianity: Doctoral Dissertations on Mission Since 1900” database. The feature “Ten Outstanding Books for Mission Studies” appears each April.