1 A symbol of hope

1 A symbol of hope

It may seem strange to be talking about ‘post-evangelical’ just as others are talking about an evangelical renaissance, yet the subject is of vital concern to an increasing number of people who, for various reasons, feel the urge to explore new possibilities with regard to their faith. At the time of writing the term ‘post-evangelical’ has no formal definition, there is no body of theology behind it, no published agenda and certainly no organization, and yet it is surprising how many people on hearing the word for the first time immediately understand its significance, and have a rough idea what it might imply. Indeed, for lots of them it is a welcome rallying point, a symbol of hope…