Is the Church of England boring?
This is the question posed for debate by the Times. It is in response to comments by the Bishop of London who suggests
"We want a radical look at whether in this 21st century, the expensive way we govern the Church, the plethora of bodies, the particular activities that are conducted at national level are really worthwhile".
As a non-conformist, Baptist, I'm probably not best placed to comment of answer this!
But the relationship of structure to the organic life of the Spirit is always a difficult balance.
Just last night I was having a conversation about local church government and leadership. Being Baptist I'm used to and a fan of congregational government, but my friend is an ex-brethren pentecostal(ish) and wanted stronger leadership - more presbyterian in approach!
This is the question posed for debate by the Times. It is in response to comments by the Bishop of London who suggests
"We want a radical look at whether in this 21st century, the expensive way we govern the Church, the plethora of bodies, the particular activities that are conducted at national level are really worthwhile".
As a non-conformist, Baptist, I'm probably not best placed to comment of answer this!
But the relationship of structure to the organic life of the Spirit is always a difficult balance.
Just last night I was having a conversation about local church government and leadership. Being Baptist I'm used to and a fan of congregational government, but my friend is an ex-brethren pentecostal(ish) and wanted stronger leadership - more presbyterian in approach!
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