community is the building of a connective, tribal relationship with people all around this "blue marble" called earth.  we have put together a collection of resources to help you do just that - build community.  some of these pages deal with group resources and some individual - but all are seeking to help you connect with others.

who is jesus? [+]

a question asked by millions and one we ask in every section.  each and every generation seeks to find the answer to that question on their own.  we are no exception.  take a look at this article and see what you thing.  we think you will be surprised.

tattooing and body art [+]

we have started to list christian artists who display their art in the form of tattooing.  the list is short, but we think it will increase as people find they can add their name, site and phone number

body piercing [+]

we have added a list of places you can get pierced, or get supplies for the newly developed hole in your body.

straight talk [+]

each week we have an opening article by pastor john, of someone else.  these articles can be funny, silly, serious, confusing, or angry - they can be gems or the worst written garbage you have ever read, but on thing is for sure - they are honest and from the heart.

postmodern theology egroups [+]

we have put together a list of some egroups dealing with a postmodern reality.  the list is small, but growing.  check them out, and if you can - join one.  hearing your voice is important as we move ahead in faith.

dna [+]

did you ever wonder who we are at www.ginkworld.net?  did you ever wonder if we had a vision?  did you ever wonder if we had a purpose?  did you ever wonder what that slimy green stuff was in the folds of very large people?  well, exclusive of the green stuff, this is the place to find all the information you could ever want to know about www.ginkworld.net - scary, right?

apologetics [+]

in this section we have answered some major questions of community of faith.  now, we will admit it our opinion, and no one is required to take that opinion to heart.  we only offer this as a starting point for you or others in your community to begin their spiritual walk.  this is the achieves for all position papers

the romans rewrite project [+]

we are in the process of rewriting the book of romans.  why?  because we felt led to, and we think the idea is fun.  some have expressed concern about this project, because of the nature of the scripture.  we understand, but we fell God is leading us in this project.  we suggest you take a look at the project.  we think you will like what we have done so far. 

7 questions [7q's] [+]

being connected is a major part of developing a solid community - if you are not listening to each other how can you care about each other?  in this section we record the voices of others in the "postmodern movement" (known as PoMo).  each week we ask 7 questions of different people, and exclusive of editing for spelling, we give you their answers as they write them - no changing, just purity.  you will be surprised who answered the seven questions in the past.

hard questions [questions] [+]

nothing is more confusing the not having a person answer a question simply because it's hard.  well, each week pastor john, and others, will take the time to answer the hard questions.  you may not like the answer, you may think it all crap; but no matter what anyone thinks - the answers are honest, and pure.

punk monkey [+]

this is just fun - punk monkey is our "mascot" (actually it's heather's and pastor john's alter ego).  punk monkey is a place were we can vent on issues with humor, and without coming to a conclusion - punk monkey stories are designed to help you come to a conclusion, and one you pick.  to get to know more about punk monkey, and his past, check out this section and read his opening articles, we think you will like.

story [+]

truth is in the narrative, not in the directive.  this section is filled with stories.  we add to them as we get new one, and if you desire to participate join right in.  we would love to read what you have.

message boards [+]

this is exactly what it says it is - our message board.  you can drop a message here for us, or for a friend, or for anyone you wish.  we encourage you to dialog with those who have written for ginkworld, we want to know your voice.  by doing so we have the opportunity to react to the questions, and so will others.

guest book [gb] [+]

yes, we have a guest book - if you get the time we would love for you to sign it.

classified ads [ads] [+]

actually, this is a section on our message board creating a "tribal exchange."  we want to offer a place where people from all over the world and "swap" or "trade" or "sell" things - but please, this is not a place to place an ad to sell garbage - or insurance, or promote a ministry - it's an open exchange so people can get what they need.

radio [+]

in connection with mp3.com we have put together one of the largest mp3 selections we know of dealing with christian alternative music.  everyone you can think of is here, and we are adding more each week

mall [+]

e-shopping made easy.  gink mall is a place were you can shop online in safety, and it helps support our ministry.  we have added other places we just thought were very cool and needed to be exposed - check out all the sites, they are right on the line.

spirituality in the news [news] [+]

see how God is working in the world around you.  we also have listed a number of other postmodern christian news sources we thought you would like to get hooked on.