The Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

I feel a little like Christopher Columbus. Over 500 years ago he loaded up in a few borrowed ships and set out in discovery of a new world. What a journey. I feel like I am on a similar pilgrimage. However instead of setting out across a physical sea, I shoving off into a digital ocean. I recently read that if you were born before 1991, then you are referred to as a digital immigrant. This is the first time in history where children are teaching parents about the world we live in. These new digital natives have a natural bent towards this new digital world. They speak its language fluently. They have a passion for all of its in and outs. They are vital to the church.

If we are going to marry this new generation to the church, I feel it is imperative to learn their culture. We've got to speak their language. Lets face it, the world has changed. It's different now. Currently I am somewhat functional in this digital world, but far from fluent. And so I am beginning my journey to the new world in my three borrowed ships, Blogger, Myspace, and Twitter.

Now for my 2 cents. I think the key to this process is to not create an environment of "us and them". I don't want to be some alien in their culture and world. I am striving to emigrate to this new land. I want to be a citizen.

Finally, to you natives who may read this; Be patient with us. Teach us to speak your language. Help us embrace your new world.

I am planning on blogging once a week on any and everything going on in the world of Cornerstone Church. I'd love to hear your feedback and perspective. Give me your two cents.