Monday, January 30, 2006

Blog Swarm By The People, For The People

As I am fairly new to the blogosphere, I am still learning so much about what is involved in this revolutionary new medium. Additionally, I also jumped into the whole “emerging church” aka “church that is emerging”, which thrust me into the deep end fairly early on. The intensity and rapid growth of the emerging church conversation online, especially through blogs, tells us a great deal. In his recent book “Blog: Understanding the Information Reformation That’s Changing Your World”, Hugh Hewitt said:

“When many blogs pick up a theme or begin to follow a story, a blog swarm forms. A blog swarm is an early indicator of an opinion storm brewing, which, when it breaks, will fundamentaly alter the general public’s understanding of a person, place, product or phenomenon.” (pg. 1, Nelson Books, 2005)

This certainly describes the reality of the emerging church corner of the blogosphere, not to mention those line up to counter or condemn it. That being said, those of us adding our voice to this dialogue and debate must do so effectively and wisely, something I have been seeking to do. I have been considering how I might change my blog in order to most effectively and properly engage the topic(s).

To that end, I put these questions to you, my readers, in regards to the nature and content of this blog:

  • What changes could I make to this blog to improve the quality and focus of the content?
  • What issues/questions would you like to see addressed and explored here?
  • What have not liked or found unhelpful at this blog in the part?

Generally, this is an open invitation for you, the readers, the shape the next stage in my blogging journey. Please feel free to be completely frank and honest with me. I look forward to hearing from you all.

Posted by Jamie Arpin-Ricci in 19:56:22 | Permalink | Comments (31)