Un.orthodox

Church. Hip-Hop. Culture.

Tommy Kyllonen

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Year: 2009
• eBook ISBN:
  9780310866961
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Church

From its roots in the South Bronx over thirty years ago, hip-hop has swept across continents and oceans, shaping the music and mores of urban culture. It is more than just music. Hip-hop is a lifestyle that encompasses attitude, fashion, and a largely counter-Christian worldview. Transcending ethnic, geographic, generational, and economic barriers, hip-hop places one of the church's biggest mission opportunities right outside our windows.Un.orthodox equips church leaders and parents alike to understand and engage a culture that is as near as our schools, our communities, and even our homes. Author Tommy Kyllonen has seen hip-hop from the inside as a recording artist, as well as through the eyes of a pastor whose congregation has set the model for a groundswell of young urban churches focusing on hip-hop culture. Offering unique perspectives on the history, current state, and future of the hip-hop movement, Kyllonen shows what a hip-hop targeted ministry can look like in worship, outreach, evangelism, service, and discipleship.Using his own story as an example, Tommy shows how you can combine the hip-hop culture with faith.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Shout-Outs
• Introduction
• Part One: An Unorthodox Life: My Story
• Part Two: An Unorthodox Culture: Hip-Hop’s History
• Part Three: An Unorthodox Approach: Ministry to the Culture
• Appendix 1: Sunday Programming Sheet
• Appendix 2: Sample Topics for Message Series
• Resources
• Credits
• Notes
• About the Publisher
• Share Your Thoughts