The Quest for Holiness of Heart and Life

In the background behind much of the conversation about Post-Modern, or Emergent churches is the question of why we need church at all. My friend Ivy Beckwith answers that question by noting that, "Faith is not something that develops in a vacuum. Having faith, understanding faith, exploring faith, and questioning faith are not solo activities. These things are meant to be done with others who are on the same path." (Postmodern Children's Ministry, copyright 2004, Youth Specialties, pg 74).

The following article explores the issue of the structure of an effective community of faith.

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