Kay Kotan writes that her her goal in Cry From the Pew is to provoke a call to action and to create a sense of urgency for The United Methodist Church and its members to reach new people with a new vision for the church’s future. According to Kotan, the pandemic has created an opportunity for The United Methodist Church. Cry From the Pew has the potential to kickstart conversations, offer solutions, and provoke much-needed changes.
After each chapter written by Kay Kotan, readers will find a response by Dr. Rodney Smothers. Rodney’s lens is through the eyes of a clergy, male, African American, East Coast, and Boomer Generation. Kay’s is that of a layperson, female, white, Midwestern, Generation X. Following Rodney’s response, readers will find a series of questions.
In addition to personal reflection, perfect for use in a small group. There may be difficult conversations, topics covered with various theological perspectives, and differing opinions along the way. Frankly, that’s what the writers intended. Their request is that readers come to the table for conversation, listening carefully, speaking the truth in love, and desiring to find pathways to make disciples who transform the world.
