The New Face(s) of the American Church

The American church is currently undergoing some major renovation work thanks to a new wave of innovative Christian leaders and spokesmen. Dedicated to reclaiming the dignity of the Christian faith, redeeming the reputation of the righteous, and giving the world something more to look at than twisted televangelism and perverted prosperity preaching, these fresh-thinking Christians are changing the face of the church.

Here's just 5 of the names that keep popping up all over the place at the moment, and although they have different viewpoints on a whole heap of theological and cultural issues, these guys are not only a breath of fresh air, but some of the key players helping shape what's become known as the emerging church.

Name: Rob Bell
Age: 38
Family: Wife & kids
Books: Velvet Jesus, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christians
Ministries: Mars Hill Bible Church (not to be confused with Mars Hill Church!)
Links: Nooma, Mars Hill Bible Church



Name: Cameron Strang
Age: 32
Family: Wife
Books: RELEVANT Magazine, RELEVANT Books, Neue Quarterly
Ministries: RELEVANT Magazine, Neue





Name: Jay Alabamy Haizlip
Age: 44
Family: Wife & kids
TV show: The Uprising (from Steelroots)
Ministries: The Sanctuary Church, The Uprising is Here





Name: Mark Driscoll
Age: 38
Family: Wife & kids
Books: Vintage Jesus, Death By Love, Vintage Church etc.
Ministries: Mars Hill Church, The Resurgance, Acts 29 Network





Name: Shane Claiborne
Age: ?
Family: Intentionally Single
Books: The Irresistable Revolution, Jesus for President etc.
Ministries: The Simple Way, Another World is Possible