This section is more to do with issues and threats facing the church and discipleship rather than exploring a new model of discipleship. The church can have as many programs they chose to, but without effectively embracing the culture we are a part of, the church cannot truly disciple people in today’s post-Christian world. It is imperative the church understands its culture and society in order to truly be effective in discipling the church. In today’s market the church is saturated with a people who have different viewpoints and even religious convictions than what would be considered a modern Christian. The days of everyone having the same view on cultural issues are long past us. We must understand we are living in a post-modern world. There are certain factors that cause us to better understand our post-modern culture. In the journal, Christian Discipleship in a Postmodern World, David Wells states two main factors in why we are living in a postmodern world. First he states, “affluence and lifestyle.”
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Then it moved to larger cities, but now small rural areas deal with people who are not originally from the area, so there are many people now aware of different lifestyles, cultures and religions, especially in smaller towns. As David Wells states, “American cities are becoming microcosms of the entire world and not least, of its religions.” It was staggering to read in this periodical that almost half of America believes the bible, the Koran, and the book of Mormon all to have the same spiritual truths in them. If the church is to have the answer for true spirituality in today’s postmodern culture and provide practices and beliefs that will drive people to true discipleship it will come in the answer of authenticity because, “Being authentic is the indispensable key to Christian
What people can see and achieve with their own eyes is driving them to success. The …show more content…
Then it moved to larger cities, but now small rural areas deal with people who are not originally from the area, so there are many people now aware of different lifestyles, cultures and religions, especially in smaller towns. As David Wells states, “American cities are becoming microcosms of the entire world and not least, of its religions.” It was staggering to read in this periodical that almost half of America believes the bible, the Koran, and the book of Mormon all to have the same spiritual truths in them. If the church is to have the answer for true spirituality in today’s postmodern culture and provide practices and beliefs that will drive people to true discipleship it will come in the answer of authenticity because, “Being authentic is the indispensable key to Christian