The Millennium Matrix Reclaiming the Past, Reframing the Future of the Church

by Miller, M. Rex

• ISBN13: 9780787962678
• ISBN10: 0787962678
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-07-20
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

In this dynamic book, theologian, futurist, and communications expert M. Rex Miller presents the innovative millennium matrix, that explains the way we store and distribute information changes our worldviews. Based on the author's extensive research, The Millennium Matix explores the major paradigm and worldview shifts over the past two thousand years and maps them into an easily accessible chart summarizing the entire history of culture and church. From the oral culture of Jesus' time to the print world of Gutenberg's Bible to the broadcast era of television to the emerging digital culture, readers will see the impact of communication on worship and spirituality. Even more, the book then provides practical suggestions on how Christians can successfully navigate the rapid cultural changes that are occurring and that will continue to occur over the decades to come.

Author Biography

M. Rex Miller is a successful businessman with degrees in theology and communications theory. He has spent the last twenty-five years researching social change through the lens of communications.

Table of Contents

Preface: Welcome to the Millennium Matrix	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Vertigo: Ready or Not, Here Comes the Future	p. 1
Stopping Time: The Medium is the Worldview	p. 14
Oral Culture-Liturgical Church: The Living Word	p. 19
Print Culture-Reformation Church: Separating the Message from the Messenger	p. 35
Broadcast Culture-Celebration Church: Watching the World Go By	p. 54
Digital Culture-Convergence Church: Reconnecting Word with Spirit	p. 76
The Complete Millennium Matrix	p. 95
The Church in Transition: Navigating Changing Worldviews	p. 119
New Visions for a New Millennium	p. 142
Trust Connections: Impartational Leadership	p. 145
Growing Vital Relationships: Reclaiming Community	p. 171
Convergence: The Living Church	p. 198
Epilogue: Anticipating the Next Great Shift	p. 223
The Abridged Millennium Matrix	p. 225
Exercises and Field Trips	p. 229
Notes	p. 237
The Author	p. 267
About Leadership Network	p. 269
Index	p. 271
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