Torch, Fall/Winter 2012

An Anchor in the Time of Storm 2 Postmodernism is the cultural ocean we all swim in. What does it mean and how should we respond? Why Living Like Jesus Is Not Enough 8 The Emergent church has become a lightning rod for debate. Dr. Michael Wittmer explains the issues and provides a thought-provoking perspective. A Look at Church History: Change Never Comes Easy 12 How do we evaluate the necessary changes that occur as the Church seeks to live out its mission amid the culture of its day? History provides clues. Editor Dr. Bill Brown Managing Editor Janice Supplee Associate Editors John Davis Sharyn Kopf Julianne Sandberg Proofreader Kathryn Supplee Senior Designer Michael Bieniek Photography Scott Huck Cedarville TORCH Vol. 29, No. 2, Fall–Winter 2008 Published by Cedarville University Dr. Bill Brown, President Subscriptions are free of charge to addresses in the United States. To subscribe, send comments, change your address information, or request extra copies, contact: Cedarville TORCH 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314 torch@cedarville.edu www.cedarville.edu 1-800-CEDARVILLE ISSN 1093-4618 Ministry Trends for the Post-Everything Generation 22 A new generation needs the truth and hope of the Gospel. How do we respond in a relevant yet biblically faithful way? Fall–Winter 2008 1 How Cedarville’s Bible Minor Makes a Major Difference 26 Cedarville University “makes the most of the opportunity” — equipping students to engage the culture for Jesus Christ. Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. “I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 1:3 Truth and Certainty: In Other Words 16 In our postmodern culture, even the idea of truth causes battle lines to be drawn. Understanding the terms and concerns can clear away the fog.