when church and cool collide McCracken, Brett 1982- creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, Mich Baker Books c2010 2010 monographic eng

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255 p. ; 22 cm. Insider twentysomething Christian journalist Brett McCracken examines an emerging category he calls "Christian hipsters"--an unlikely fusion of the American obsession with being "cool" and the realities of a faith that is often seen as anything but. His insightful analysis explores what they're about, why they exist, and what it all means for Christianity and the church's relevancy in our youth-oriented culture. --from publisher description Is Christianity cool? -- The history of hip -- Hipsters today -- The history of hip Christianity -- Christian hipsters today -- Christian hipster churches -- The emerging church -- Social justice, missional, and the new Christian left -- Reframing Christian "art" -- Wannabe hip churches -- What's so wrong with cool? -- Authentic Christian cool -- Reversing the ripple effect -- Relevance is not a fad. Brett McCracken. Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-255). Non-institutional churches Popular culture Religious aspects Christianity BV601.9 .M33 2010 261/.109045 9780801072222 (pbk.) 0801072220 2010011027 DLC 100316 20170816100029.0 16138066