The People Formerly Known As....

I recently referenced a conversation happening in the blogosphere that I've been tracking, and I just wanted to update and let y'all know that it's still going on. It began with Bill Kinnon's piece titled The People Formerly Known as the Congregation, and has expanded to 11 parts now. I believe it's a valid and important critique of the church, especially in North America, but also continues to affirm the importance of it, although perhaps in a changed way. So here's a brief rundown of where the thread stands....

Part 1:  Bill Kinnon - The People Formerly Known as the Congregation

Part 2:  Emerging Grace - The Underlying Issues

Part 3: Jamie Arpin-Ricci - We are the Community Coming to be Known as Missional (He's continued thinking through this original post in a 3 part series here, here and here. Also, check out David Fitch's related post titled Why Missional Community is More Difficult)

Part 4: John Frye - The People Formerly Known as the Pastor

Part 5: Greg Laughery - The Exodus Church (Part 2) (He's also expanded with parts 3 and 4)

Part 6:  Heidi Daniels - The Girl Formerly Known as a "Normal" Christian 

Part 7: Lyn Hallewell - The Women Formerly Known as the Pastor's Wife

Part 8:  Mike Daniels - A Former Footsoldier of the 'Christian Right'

Part 9: We are the Prodigals

Part 10: Brother Maynard - The People Formerly Silent

Part 11: Paul Mayers - The People Known As Christians

If you get a moment, check out Bill's site, Achievable Ends, for more great comments and thoughts. Also, the technorati thread is here if you want to read more...