Monday Reflection Week 6

We continued the discussion on the emerging church. It was clear from the lecture that emerging churches are still developing and many new people are jumping into it. The problem with the many misunderstandings and criticisms are, according to Dr. Bolger, because the internal discussions (that are supposed to stay internal) are being exposed to the outside through the internet (such as blogs or personal websites). Many people read the ideas that are in progress and criticize those, thinking they are final definitions regarding the emerging church. This made me reflect on the fast paced norm of our society today. We always want everything done as soon as possible and as quickly possible. Many times we say things without thinking and regret later for having said that. Also, we expect quick results on what we do. As someone planting the church of God, I am thinking that I should not be expecting a quick result but to expect the work of God according to His own time.