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.
