As democratic societies become more urbanised, pluralistic and science-driven, there are Secularist pressures to marginalise the Christian presence. At the same time, young and old are being put at greater risk from malign influences which threaten to sap their lives of meaning and worthy values. How are Christians to make an impact for good in the public domain, particularly in the school lives of children? This paper argues that in a post-Christian climate, interdenominational cooperatives, often in partnership with groups of local churches, are best positioned to minister acceptably and relevantly among their unchurched neighbours.
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