Contexts and Approaches

by R. Drew Smith, Stephanie Boddie, Ronald E. Peters

• Church Leadership & Ministry

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Published: 2018

Publisher's Description

Christian ministries often struggle to account for urbanization’s growing force, complexities, and reach—and to formulate theologically and sociologically appropriate responses. Urban Ministry Reconsidered features a collection of original essays by leading scholars and practitioners that explores current issues and challenges in urban communities. Together, these articles consider how cultural and structural frameworks have led to new conceptualizations and configurations of urban ministry. In addition, they examine the degree to which the social, spiritual, and organizational priorities of urban ministries have been reconceived in response to these shifts.