Alhough we do a lot of ministry out in the community, and in offices and on campuses, some of the work we do at Solas takes place within the church too! I’ve had the privilege of speaking at several church services recently – here are reports from two of them.
On Sunday morning I preached at Pitlochry Baptist Church, focusing on Acts 17 and the challenge of engaging secular culture with the gospel. The sermon explored several of the key cultural shifts that have contributed to the secularisation of the West, helping to situate our present moment within a broader historical and philosophical context. I also gave an update on the work of Solas, explaining the nature and aims of the ministry for those who were unfamiliar with it. While there was no formal Q&A, I had a particularly encouraging conversation afterwards with an American couple who were visiting Pitlochry on holiday and had decided that morning to attend the church. They were very positive about the ministry, keen to explore Solas further, and interested in using some of the resources in their home church. I was also able to give them a copy of the Have You Ever Wondered book.
In the evening, I was with Cupar Baptist Church for their Confident Christianity Conference gathering, where the focus was on “conversational evangelism.” Rather than a traditional sermon, the church had asked for a more interactive equipping session. Although the group was small, they were highly engaged and asked numerous thoughtful and practical questions, particularly around evangelism in the workplace and within families where relatives are not Christians. The minister Pastor Yeshwanath, was warm and encouraging, and expressed a strong desire to have Solas return in the future to do further work with the congregation.
If you’d like us to come and speak at your church, please get in contact!
