Quaker Ecclesiology
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Friends’ Ecclesiology and The Quaker-Wide Web
The article explores the evolving nature of Quaker ecclesiology, focusing on the challenges faced by American unprogrammed Friends in structuring their Yearly Meetings and broader communities. It reflects on Biblical models of church organization—such as the chosen people, royal priesthood, and amphictyony—to suggest that contemporary Quakerism is moving toward a more federated, voluntary network resembling…
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Friends’ Ecclesiology and The Quaker-Wide Web
This article explores the evolving ecclesiology among unprogrammed Quakers, advocating a shift from hierarchical, corporate church models toward a decentralized “amphictyony” or league model of autonomous meetings linked voluntarily. It draws on biblical models of the church to support this vision and contrasts old authoritative leadership with a more situational, charismatic form of leadership emerging…