eMinistry: Connecting with the Net Generation Paperback - 2001

First line

IN SHERRY TURKLE'S BOOK The Second Self: Computers and the Human Spirit, a twelve-year-old named David explains his views about the future of artificial intelligence: When there are computers who are just as smart as people, the computers will do a lot of the jobs, but there will still be things for the people to do.

From the rear cover

"If the church does not begin to encompass the online world in its ministry, it risks losing even more of its eroding influence in society."

With these words Andrew Careaga challenges believers to creatively and effectively use all leading-edge technology. Only by entering this new world can believers reach the "Net Generation," a complex mix of young people who will shape the world the church of the 21st century. This cyberspace generation is desperately searching for the supernatural and a personal touch. There is no area where the presence of Christians is more imperative. With the foundational information in the book, you can develop an on-line discipleship strategy to engage and capture this frontier generation.

"Careaga writes with wit and wisdom about the growing gulf between the church and contemporary, high-tech culture." --Quentin Schultze
Professor of Communication, Calvin College
co-author of Internet for Christians

"It's a www World. I know of no better guide to this new world than eMinistry." --Leonard Sweet
Author of Aqua Church

"Andrew Careagas' book is a clear, careful analysis of the Net Generation, this complex mix of young people unlike any other in human history who for better or worse will inherit and shape the twenty-first Century. " --Winkie Pratney
Author of Fire on the Horizon
Youth evangelist for Ministry of Helps

"A must read for anyone who cares about reaching our youth for Jesus." --Mark M. Stephenson
Director of CyberMinistry
Ginghamsburg Church, Tipp City, Ohio

Surfing for interesting websites, playing chess online, and invading chat rooms to discuss postmodern philosophy--that's all in a day's ministry for volunteer youth pastor and journalist Andrew P. Careaga. He has written about the Internet and how to stay in touch with the Net Generation in such publications as Christian Computing Magazine Online, Ministries Today, and Charisma.

Media reviews

Citations

• CBA Retailers, 02/01/2001, Page 56
• Christian Retailing, 03/05/2001, Page 18
• Ministries Today, 09/01/2001, Page 75