Centre for Optimism

Are you optimistic about the future of the Church?

Written by Victor Perton | Apr 4, 2023 12:19:25 AM

Are you optimistic about the future of the Church in the UK?

A good question asked by Sam Hailes, editor of Premier Christianity, of Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE.

Les Isaac responded: "I am always optimistic about the Church because, at the end of the day, it’s about God. Let’s be honest, the Church is doing some great things. But we’re not always good at PR. 

"I strongly believe we have to pray more together, not in our silos. I long for the day when the Church is saying, across towns and cities: “We’re coming together to pray, fast, wait upon God, cry out together and intercede.” I think the Church has got to rediscover that Acts 2 spirit. 

 "Secondly, I think the Church has got to recognise that this is not about one denomination. None of us own the monopoly on the truth. God has called us to love each other and to be one. If we’re going to see a change in our nation, it’s going to be with us together, as the Church, not as one segment. I think that when we do that, God will show up in a bigger way than we could ever imagine. "