Michael Welton

Hopeful Realism in Urban Ministry

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Hopeful Realism represents Morris's gargantuan intellectual effort to find a suitable theological framework for his variety of activities--they range from Sunday service, "sharing circles," 12-step meetings, and bread distribution to endless meetings to network with three key organizations: the Metro Vancouver Alliance, Streams of Justice, and A Community Aware. That's just the tip of the iceberg! This book--perhaps it is his swan song--teems with ideas and is peppered with insights about how one ought to think about many intricate and practical matters of urban ministry. This text does not glide along and lull you to sleep; it requires close attention to Morris's creative and unique use of language (he even includes a few haikus) and cram-packed footnotes.”