Church As Network - Christian Life and Connection in Digital Culture

The emergence of a digital culture has radically challenged assumptions about religious identity, how people connect and maintain relationships, and how people follow and give authority to leaders. This book explores the lessons digital culture offers as new types of congregational networks become popular and effective avenues for ministry.

About the author

Jeffrey H. Mahan holds the Ralph E. and Norma E. Peck Chair in Religion and Public Communication and is Professor of Ministry, Media and Culture at Iliff School of Theology in Denver. He is affiliate faculty at the Center for Media, Religion and Culture at the University of Colorado in Boulder and co-editor with Bruce David Forbes of Religion and Popular Culture in America.

Summary

The emergence of a digital culture has radically challenged assumptions about religious identity, how people connect and maintain relationships, and how people follow and give authority to leaders. This book explores the lessons digital culture offers as new types of congregational networks become popular and effective avenues for ministry.

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey H. Mahan, Mahan Jeffrey H.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781538135792
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-3579-2
• No. of pages: 174
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Leadership, Christianity, Christian life & practice, Religious life and practice, Religious life & practice, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy, Religious ministry