Editing Transformational Christianity (section)

== Comparisons ==
Transformationalism can be considered a more secular version of the [[Manifest Sons of God]] doctrine that emerged from the [[Latter Rain (post-World War II movement)|Latter Rain Movement]]. It is also similar to the [[Christian revival|revivalism]] of traditional [[Evangelicalism]]. However, by shifting the focus from individual conversion to large-scale transformation, it adopts an approach not unlike the [[social gospel]] that characterized the [[progressive Christianity|progressive]] or [[Evangelical left|liberal Evangelicalism]] of the pre-war period (this is in contrast to the more confrontational approach of [[fundamentalism]]). Unlike the [[Christian Right]], transformationalists emphasize that the way to achieve a renewed society is through personal testimony and servant-leadership towards those in power, rather than political maneuvering. This places it near to ''progressive evangelicalism.'' Some aspects are reminiscent of the Dutch [[Neo-Calvinism|Neo-Calvinists]], [[Abraham Kuyper]] and [[Herman Dooyeweerd]], especially talk of "filling up the [[sphere sovereignty|spheres]] of society."

Transformational groups typically involve a cross-section of [[Protestantism|Protestant]], [[Catholic Church|Catholic]], [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox]], and [[non-denominational]] churches and [[Parachurch organization|parachurch organizations]] (though not borderline groups, such as Mormons). Most still tend to have an evangelical, or even fundamentalist, statement of faith; however, they are generally more concerned with being inclusive than exclusive, and often will attempt to accommodate individuals and churches with more liberal theological views if they share a compatible vision of the goals and means of transformation. Transformational movements are often mediated by other trans-denominational initiatives such as the [[Alpha Course]] or [[Promise Keepers]], which share a similar heritage and goals.

Transformational Christianity is one attempt to aid evangelicals in what ''Christianity Today'' calls "a paradigm shift—in their understanding of conversion and redemption".<ref>[http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/aprilweb-only/new-conversion.html The New Conversion: Why We 'Become Christians' Differently Today]</ref>