Gay, Doug
Reforming the Kirk
- ISBN 13:
- 9780861539017
- author:
- Gay, Doug
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St Andrew Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 15.3 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Presbyterianism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Reforming the Kirk: A Vision for the Church's Future in Scotland. The Church of Scotland has had a profound impact on Scottish life for over 450 years, but many now wonder what has happened to the institution they have loved and served. As the country becomes increasingly secular, the Church faces deep challenges. Doug Gay offers a thoughtful analysis of these patterns of decline, drawing on historical, theological, and cultural insights. Gay proposes bold and creative ways for the Kirk to respond to its current situation, seeking to reinvigorate its mission and purpose. This thought-provoking book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of the Church of Scotland or who wants to understand its place in contemporary Scottish society. With a rich blend of analysis and proposal, Reforming the Kirk provides a compelling vision for the Church's future.