Jonathan Malm

I like the subject matter and the desire to address it. Our Welcome mirrors the way in which God welcomes us. However, Young and Malm have missed the opportunity to support their arguments with much theological reflection, even in their personal experiences and examples. There is also an arrogance in failing to address the issues raised, or do any translating / interpretation, on behalf of smaller churches. Everything is offered in the context of large congregations with large teams of helpers. The irony being that most smaller churches probably need this kind of input to a greater degree.… (mehr)