A Heart for the Community: New Models for Urban and Suburban Ministry

by John Fuder (Editor), John Perkins (Foreword), Noel Castellanos (Editor)

Our nation used to look at violence, poverty, and gentrification and assign those problems to urban centers. Today, these issues concern the suburbs, too. The Christian community is responding to this reality. Churches and parachurch ministries are actively working to transform lives and restore communities throughout the city and suburbs. In A Heart for the New Models for Urban and Suburban Ministry , you will be challenged by a collection of voices seeking community renewal. These individuals are involved in creative church planting initiatives, and they are serving the growing Hispanic and Muslim populations. Additional endeavors include serving racially changing communities, economic development strategies, and more. As anyone who has been in ministry for any length of time can attest, tackling some of the most challenging issues of our times is no mere academic exercise. The voices within these pages write from experience and offer workable, vibrant models of ministry that make a difference.

Genres: Christian Living, Social Justice, Christianity, Christian, Theology

512 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Brian Thatcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each chapter was written by a different author. Some of the chapters weren't all that helpful. Some were absolutely profound.

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book of stories from a variety of urban and suburban ministries. It will challenge you to think outside the box as these groups have and to re-evaluate how your church or organization works. I like that it gets me into new places that I have never serve and with new peoples that I have never reached in my context. If you have a heart for cities or suburbs this is a good read that you will enjoy!

[David Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible resource for understanding the mechanics of impacting your neighborhood with the gospel through your intentional actions.