What Makes a Vibrant Congregation [VIDEO]

Steve Knight, who consults with the Disciples of Christ denomination, interviewed me about my book, church planting, and what makes a vibrant congregation.  He writes:

I think what Tony talks about in the book, in terms of church practices that are supported by the theological ideas of Jurgen Moltmann, are really worth reading and considering for anyone doing church planting or new church development work in the U.S. today. Also, for anyone interested in the history of the emerging church movement and an insider perspective on where it’s heading now, The Church Is Flat is a must-read.

Toward the end of the interview, Tony and I discuss one of the more startling admonitions he makes in the book, which is this: “The emerging church movement … will have a hard time standing on its own without ultimately coming under the patronage of mainline denominations.” Tony sees this as a tragedy. I see here, instead, an opportunity. It’s not either/or, it’s both/and, of course. But only time will tell whether emerging churches can forge new ways and models that are sustainable or whether they’ll be reliant on old money to do new ministry. [READ THE REST: Interview with Dr. Tony Jones – The Intersection]

Video after the jump: