Hope From The Margins: Church History Informing Mission
Tags: , Missions
Author: Laurence Graham
Publisher: Praxis Press
"Is there any hope for the future of the church in the Western world as it loses its former position of influence? The Church is not where it used to be. We're marginalised." That's how many Christians feel in Ireland today and throughout the Western world. But that does not need to be bad news!
During its first three centuries, the Church was small, under pressure and marginalised yet it grew. Based on extensive academic research, Laurence Graham examines the ways in which the early church went about mission both within the Roman Empire and beyond. These lessons are then applied to mission in Ireland today through the lens of the author's over 25 years ministry experience in local churches – big and small, old and new.
The conclusion? Yes, the Church today is increasingly marginalised. But from the margins Christians can still demonstrate and share hope. This new book from Praxis Press has been welcomed by Church leaders from across the theological spectrum in Ireland.
Laurence Graham is the Superintendent Minister of Dublin Central Mission and General Secretary of Irish Methodist World Mission Partnership.
After college he worked in agricultural development and youth work in Haiti and Antigua before returning to Ireland and (much to his surprise) being called by God to train as a Methodist Minister. Before Dublin he and his wife Karen have served in Longford, Cork and Kerry. He served as President of the Methodist Church in Ireland from 2017-2018.
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