Reactions to the Nightline Story
I think it is wonderful that Nightline has taken an interest in what we at Spirit Garage and others are doing and that they have cast us in a positive light. Some folks have asked about the title. Personally, I didn't mind the title of the piece, Prayer Party. It isn't far from the truth of what is going on; we're trying to have fun with church, trying to have it be meaningful, so really it's not a bad summation.
I have also heard from a number of people who don't like the focus on potential controversy between emerging and traditional churches. Spirit Garage certainly has a great relationship with it's sponsoring congregation and denomination, but I am certain that there are people who are not going to like what we do at Spirit Garage. If we aren't being at least a little controversial I would wonder if we are really taking enough chances and are really trying to stretch boundaries. I don't think conflict is something that should be sought, but it is a natural product of trying something new.
