Farewell to a Church Triumphant
According to Peter Frank, the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) needs to reflect on its current state, saying:
We need to think hard and honestly about how we got here.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including leadership failures and difficulties with disciplinary processes, Frank predicts that the ACNA will survive. He notes that the church has endured similar struggles in the past, often without public attention.
Frank identifies a hopeful aspect in the church's ability to investigate and discipline its leaders, including its primary leader. However, he also acknowledges that this moment of public scrutiny serves as both a warning and an opportunity for the church.
The warning is for the church to acknowledge its role in the problem and re-examine the narrative it tells about itself, as Frank emphasizes:
We need to think hard and honestly about how we got here.
Author's summary: ACNA faces challenges and needs honest reflection.