Non-Western Christians in Scotland: Mission in Reverse

Abstract

Although Christian mission has been substantially rethought in the last half-century, the territorial “from the West to the rest” model still holds sway in the popular consciousness. It therefore comes as a surprise to many that there is growing evidence that mission has been proceeding in the opposite direction. This paper explores the issue of new forms of church consequent upon immigration to Scotland and the consequent possibilities and problems of new forms of ecumenical relationships.