Learning to Love Your City: Charles Shannon
God did not create us as disembodied or decontextualized creatures. He created us as physical beings who live in particular places. And, in the beginning, he called Adam and Eve to cultivate their phy...
13 Nov 202412min
Loving Your Neighbor in the Inner City: Jamaal Williams
If you’re the pastor of an inner-city church, should you live in the same neighborhood as your church? And, if so, what are some of the unique challenges and opportunities of living in the inner city?...
13 Nov 202413min
How Christians Can Become Partners in Public Education: Kevin Jones
Urbanization! It’s happening all around us. In 2010, for the first time in human history, more than half of the people on this planet lived in urban contexts. In the past, many churches have taken a “...
13 Nov 202415min
What Stands in the Way of Diversity in the Church? Jamaal Williams
There is in the New Testament a trajectory toward diversity. Jesus begins by calling together a group of Jewish males and then his circle of disciples expands to include women and Samaritans and then ...
13 Nov 202416min
Diversifying the Church's Discipleship: Kevin Jones
One of the most beautiful aspects of urban ministry is its diversity. Ethnic diversity! Racial diversity! Socioeconomic diversity! But this diversity can also be a challenge when it comes to evangelis...
13 Nov 202420min
Developing an Urban Missions Ministry in your Church: Jesse Eubanks
Today, we want to provide you with a vision for the future of missions in your neighborhood. Love Thy Neighborhood is an urban ministry for young adults that seeks to make an impact for Christ in the ...
13 Nov 202411min
Loving Refugees During the Holidays: John Barnett
Thanksgiving! Christmas! New Year’s! When you hear those words, you probably think of family traditions and the fragrance of foods that your family enjoys. But what do refugees think about when they h...
13 Nov 202413min
Working with Local Businesses to Empower Urban Communities: Nathan Ivey
Nathan Ivey is president and founder of Seed to Oaks, a non-profit organization that brings real and lasting change in communities through collaborations between local churches, businesses, and civic ...
13 Nov 202415min
