Down With This Sort of Thing
How is the Gospel Good News in Contemporary Ireland?
BY FRASER HOSFORD
As Ireland has modernised in recent decades, Christian faith has seemed to be on the decline. In response to this changed culture, this book asks how is the Christian gospel actually good news in contemporary Ireland? It identifies strands of today’s increasingly secular Irish culture, some of which are a reaction to the faith experience of the past, and relates Jesus and His teachings to these new values. Can the Jesus of the Scriptures interact with this culture and bring hope to it?
About The Author
Fraser Hosford has been Pastor of Dublin West Community Church since 2010. Born in Dublin, Fraser was born and bred a ‘southsider’ but crossed the river over a decade ago. He is married to Ruth and has three kids.
Prior to working for the church, he was an economist and still works in that area part-time. He longs to see people experience God’s love for themselves so that it becomes a transforming power in their lives.
LISTEN IN
In this episode of Mission Disco, Simon Kilpatrick and Brian Sanders talk with Fraser about his new book in a conversation about good news and mission in contemporary Ireland.
FREE DISCUSSION GUIDE
This discussion guide accompanies the book ‘Down with This Sort of Thing’. It can be used in different settings from pairs, to informal sets of friends to more structured discussion groups.
The book’s subtitle is ‘How is the Gospel good news in contemporary Ireland?’ It explores the culture of modern Ireland and attempts to connect the good news of Jesus, expressed in His life, teaching and death, to this culture. These are wide ranging topics and culture is not monolithic but contains many subcultures. So please allow your conversation to go in the direction that is appropriate for the whole group.