Through The Pilgrim Door

There’s a lot of talk about ‘fresh expressions’ of church emerging in our culture. But what does it actually feel like to be given a blank piece of paper and told to start something from scratch? Michael Volland takes us with him through the first year of his pioneering ministry. With the full backing of one of the oldest denominations in the West (the Church of England), attached to a cathedral but given free rein, Michael steps out to discover what ‘church’ might mean for those who have written it off as an irrelevant institution.

Michael’s narrative skills, first enjoyed in ‘God On the Beach’, are back in evidence as he steers us through the obstacles, challenges, and unexpected encouragements he finds along the way. As he tells the story, Michael reflects on the need to balance
innovation with a sense of history, challenging assumptions in both traditionalist and pioneering church ministries.

For those considering a new church plant or pioneering ministry – or those who are simply curious – Through the Pilgrim Door shows what can be done with a little finance and a whole lot of faith.