One of the things that came out of my brief stint in the Doctor of Ministry program was that I was forced to review a couple of books that I have always been meaning to review.
One such book was Richard Florida’s Cities and the Creative Class
which are attending emergent/ing type church communities . . . but
don’t let them know that. My review gives my take on how/why this research can/should be considered by urban churches. If you want to read the full review, I back-posted the FULL TEXT HERE.
If you are interested in more around this urban creative community I would also recommend the following books:
- Also by Richard Florida: The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It’s Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life
and The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent
. In addition to reading the books, also check out the blog, Creativity Exchange.
- The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People Are Changing the World
by Paul Ray ans Sherry Ruth Anderson;
- The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators
by Charles Landry
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keijo
Jul 20, 2008 -
“Humility and fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.”Joy and joy and find peace and wisedom in him who has made you and are very well presence you right now with Spirit and love and he will give to you his pure heaven and health and use you that win the men to him,thanks for this site and bless ,pray and watch,keijo sweden
breyeschow
Apr 29, 2007 -
No prob, thanks for stopping by!
Eddie Byun
Apr 28, 2007 -
Hey Bruce,
Sorry for the *very long* delay. I had some problems with my previous blog and had to re-do a lot of it. I only recently came across the message you left in my guestbook (!)
It’s cool getting connected with you. Love your site! 🙂 Bless you bro.