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The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture: How Media Shapes Faith, the Gospel, and Church »

Authors: Shane A. Hipps, Brian McLaren
ISBN-13: 9780310262749, ISBN-10: 0310262747
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: January 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Shane A. Hipps

Shane Hipps, teaching pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church, is a dynamic communicator and sought-after speaker. His previous career in advertising helped him gain expertise in understanding media and culture. Shane lives with his family in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.shanehipps.com.

Book Synopsis

The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture helps the church navigate its challenges and opportunities in the context of our electronic culture. Author Shane Hipps interprets and explains this culture, as well as the implications for our faith and the church. Providing both history and prophecy, The Hidden Power of Electronic Culture invites us to engage new cultural realities while staying connected to our spiritual heritage.

Ch. 1	Seeing but not perceiving	21
Ch. 2	Perceiving the powers that shape us	29
Ch. 3	Printing : the architect of the modern church	45
Ch. 4	Electronic media : planting the seeds of the emerging church	63
Ch. 5	Evolving the medium and the message	87
Ch. 6	Community in electronic culture	103
Ch. 7	Leadership in electronic culture	125
Ch. 8	Worship in electronic culture	145