Edinburgh churches put Christ’s mission first

Churches in Edinburgh are setting their sights on reaching thousands of faithless people in the Scottish capital with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

The Edinburgh Presbytery of the Church of Scotland has agreed to a radical shake-up that will see the city’s churches drop the less efficient structures of parish life as part of their renewed focus on saving souls.

The plans are outlined in a report written by Presbytery Clerk the Rev Dr George Whyte, who argues that churches can seize upon the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly secular society if they move forward and take the Gospel message to their neighbours.

The report comes not long after an internal survey found that falling numbers, ageing congregations and a lack of funds and leadership ranked among the greatest concerns of office bearers within Edinburgh’s churches.

• Full story at Christian Today.

• Posted in Church Finance/Management, Church of Scotland, Edinburgh + East, Mission