Called to be bridge builders
The Very Rev Albert Bogle explains why social media can play a key role in the mission of the Church.
THE Rev Dr Doug Gay, Principal of Trinity College, Glasgow, in his Chalmers Lectures of 2017 (see page 39) suggested that the role of congregations in church polity must be revised for a changing culture.
Quoting a line from G D Henderson’s book Presbyterianism, he said: “It may be that Presbyterianism asked too much, (of the congregation), and gave too little.” Gay confessed that he found himself somewhat haunted by Henderson’s remarks.
I found myself thinking, could it be that kirk sessions, and presbyteries, have used congregations to fill outdated functions that have been time consuming and ineffective, rather than being about creating disciples?