Unreached

This book presents a vision for church planting in underserved working-class areas, emphasizing the need for evangelical outreach in communities often overlooked.

In Unreached, the author explores the pressing need for church planting in working-class neighborhoods, highlighting a significant gap in evangelical outreach. Many thriving evangelical churches are often found in affluent areas, leaving the less fortunate communities underserved. The stark contrast between the prosperous and deprived regions of cities, as illustrated by a map of Sheffield, reveals a troubling reality: the majority of large evangelical churches are located in wealthier areas, while the east side, marked by social challenges, remains largely neglected.

The book draws attention to the alarming statistics from Scotland, where Mez McConnell points out that half of the fifty worst housing schemes lack any church presence. This absence of spiritual support in impoverished communities raises questions about the future of evangelism in these areas. Unreached aims to shed light on these issues, offering insights and experiences from the Reaching the Unreached working group, a network of Christian leaders committed to addressing this imbalance.

While Unreached does not claim to have all the answers, it provides a hopeful vision for revitalizing church planting efforts in urban, working-class settings. The authors encourage readers to envision what is possible and to engage in meaningful discussions about reaching those who are often overlooked. This book serves as a call to action, inspiring individuals and congregations to consider their role in bringing the gospel to every corner of society.