Blogs for Brits

John Benton  |  Comment
Date posted:  1 Mar 2012
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Blogs for Brits

Mark Driscoll, the controversial pastor of Mars Hill mega-church in Seattle, wrote a blog in January, in which, among other things, he reflected upon the spiritual condition of the UK.

This came in the aftermath of an interview which appeared in the February issue of Christianity magazine, with which he took exception. It is good to see ourselves as others see us, so here are some of his words.

Thanks and challenges

1. You are in a cultural context more non-Christian, and even anti-Christian, than the most liberal cities in the US. So, for those pastors (especially church planters) working in some tough soil, thank you!

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