web 2.0

I'm fascinated with these type of internet websites. Perhaps what I like most is the networks/community that are built through them. Also the "open source" idea, that nothing is above being questioned/improved/re-hashed. I wish more theology and church doctrine worked in this realm.

This church is adopting a web 2.0 approach to their website. Jonny says they are setting it up to operate like a wiki, any member can update/change information on the site. I just love the way they describe their "Groups" on their website:

We are currently trying to work with a pretty loose and flexible structure. We have tried to create space where we once used to plan worship. In this anyone in Grace is welcome to suggest an idea for an activity or group and get it going. The way to do this is to talk to one of us and then e-mail us or come along to a planning meeting where it can be talked about. These groups should fit within the ethos of Grace. Group may be too strong a term - in some cases it is more like a small project and may only have one or two people involved. The groups will be light touch and meet for a season.

I love their honesty about trying to be "loose." I love that they are intentionally relational in their leadership ["The way to do this is to talk to one of us..."]. I love how they are sensitive to only having groups that meet the larger mission of the church. I love how they aren't really comfortable with the title of this section "Groups."

I resonate with this approach. It makes me want to be a part of something like this.