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Current Issue---Nov 1999

Marriage and ministry by Kevin N. Springer, a senior pastor looks at keeping ministry marriages renewed and refreshed.
Canadian church targets Asian community: Waves Church by Sylvia Yu, a Next-Wave church profile.
The God of chaos theory by David Hopkins, thinks deeply about how God's order appears out of chaos.
Renewing the apostolic by Len Hjalmarson, examines a growing trend in contemporary church thinking.
The truth in Fight Club by Dan Revill, searches for meaning in a film about the violent acts of postmodern men.
All about Jesus by Kim Gentes, reviews a recent release from Vineyard Music Group.
Sweet stuff A look at Leonard Sweet, cultural historian, preacher, futurist, creatologist and preeminent thinker.
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Publisher's notes --- Nov 1999
Once again, I think we have a great selection of articles that will provoke and stimulate your thinking. From the wise counsel in Kevin Springer's article on Ministry and marriage to David Hopkins theologically stimulating look at The God of chaos theory you will be challenged to think deeply.

I would also commend Dan Revill's look at the Truth as found in Fight Club, and Len Hjalmarson's thorough treatment of the need for apostolic function in today's ministry. Kim Gentes, President of Worshipmusic.com, reviews a recent release from Vineyard Music Group, "It's All About Jesus."

In this month's issue we also have one of the finest church profiles we have ever produced, from Waves Church in Canada. This article is informative and Waves Church is a great example of a church ministering in the Next Wave.

We continue to spotlight the works of Leonard Sweet, author of Soul Tsunami and Aquachurch. For more on Dr. Sweet, check out our "Sweet" web page.

We have been experimenting with a discussion forum. We are interested in your feedback. How can we improve the forum? What topics would be most helpful to you? Click here to join the discussion.

Staff changes include Rogier Bos' new role as a contributing editor. David Hopkins steps into his role as a contributing editor as well. See Staff.

I continue to be amazed at the responses and interest in Next Wave. We have nearly doubled our site traffic since August 1999. We are publishing this article a bit early (and therefore may add some features later in the month).

Thanks again for your continued support and interest in Next Wave. Your input is important to us, so take the time to comment. Feel free to contact us by e-mail at any time at editor@next-wave.org.

Blessings, Charlie Wear

Charlie Wear,
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