“The EM [Emerging Movement] prefers global theological affirmations and the classical creeds rather than denominationally shaped theological creeds, and the reason for this is clear: the EM is a missional shaped ecclesiology that seeks to unite Christians for the sake of unleasing the gospel to change the world, rather than a theological movement designed to demand conformity on specific theological issues.”
- Scot McKnight, “Future or Fad” from The Covenant Companion (February 2005), p.10
“So what exactly is the emerging movement - or the emerging church as it is sometimes known - all about? It is a conversation about the future direction of the evangelical church in a postmodern world; it’s a reaction and a protest against traditional evangelical churches; and it’s a conversation focused less on theological niceties and more on ‘performing’ the gospel in a local setting.”
- Scot McKnight, “Future or Fad” from The Covenant Companion (February 2005), p.7