Pilgrims and Priests

"Stefan Paas develops a missional spirituality for secularized contexts in the West. There is probably a critique in the book for all of our mission traditions and approaches but it comes from a place of care and honest reflection. I found myself welcoming the challenges he offers. ... It is a book that is very grounded in biblical stories and metaphors. It is also a book that has something of a sigh of relief about it – it’s ok to be small and faithful as Christian communities in the midst of an often indifferent world. This is a book I will be coming back to again and again." -- Jonny Baker, Church Mission Society, UK
“… an unflinching analysis of the place and role of the church in the secular West … He gives us a fresh take on evangelism and witness, and a compelling missional vision for small Christian communities in our secular culture… Inspiring, challenging and immensely helpful.” -- Cathy Ross, Lecturer in Mission, Regent’s Park College, Oxford
“With this “missional ecclesiology” Paas carries out masterfully his intention to define “what it means to be a missional Christian community in a post-Christian society.” … This book will quickly become a basic text for missiological research and curricula while refreshing the conversation in ways that surprise, delight, and stimulate.” -- Darrell Guder, Professor of Missional and Ecumenical Theology Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary