John McLernon, UK Director of People International, examines the relationship between mission agencies and the local church.
The Christian missionary community is approaching a pivotal point.
Left to take a lead on missionary matters for many years, the church is increasingly wresting back its responsibility. Missions are no longer shown the red carpet and never before has the UK church sent so few missionaries overseas. All of this has long-term implications for the viability of many missionary agencies – some feel they are hanging over a cliff and a single finger grip away from freefall.
