Fresh Expressions And House Church Movement

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Christianity reinvented itself to operate in modern world - new ways to express C in comp. Diff way to respond to challenge of secularisation

Question 2

Fresh expressions

Answer 2

Grew out of report ‘mission - shaped church’ - presented to general synod of CoE 2004
Work alongside ppl outside trad church’s- mix with ppl not conventionally religious like Jesus -evangelical aim
Explores concerns and views of ordinary ppl. And how catholic teachings are relevant to issues
Parallels with Tillich idea that god is ‘being itself’ and our ‘ultimate concern’
Draws values and meanings out from sixth rather than trying to impose them outside - put Jesus teachings into practice - starts with listening to ppls. Needs rather than straight imposing

Question 3

House church movement

Answer 3

Modern secular Soc is largely hostile to C - re establish practices of early church (romans hostile) - ppl drew strength from worshipping together in priv homes - move away from structures church figures and make more personal

Started in Protestant reformation - ‘priesthood of all believers’ - personal
Focus on Ines to way of life - inc. healing sick, Cast out demons and healing therapy
Don’t talk about whether god exists or not but focus on Ind. exp - god ‘calling’ them - heal soul and mind