About the Author

Johnston McKay is a writer, broadcaster, theologian, lecturer and Church of Scotland minister. For nearly ten years, he presented the popular weekly programme Personal Touch on Radio Scotland. In 2007 he was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh for his thesis on 'The Kingdom of God and the Presbyterian Churches' Social Theology and Action c1830-c1914.

Reviews

It's a facinating study of a practical social theology that has run like a golden thread through the history of the Church and Scotland but it has also proved to be a treasure trove of insights about the history of Paisley.--Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP Douglas Alexander "Paisley Daily Express "