Tag Archives: urban ministry
Self Development in the City
When I was small, my grandfather used to tell me that the shortest verse in the Bible is “Jesus wept.” It made a strong impression on me, perhaps because it was the only verse I can remember him quoting. It … Continue reading
Congregation-Based Community Organizing
Building Vibrant Congregations and Just Communities “And what does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God.” -Micah 6:8 “The arc of the moral universe is long but it … Continue reading
Mapping the City
From Ministry Tourists to Pilgrims Maps have always fascinated me. As a child they allowed me to escape the confines of the urban landscape of Chicago’s southwest side. I loved learning to read maps, gleaning insight into faraway people and … Continue reading
Week 3: God in the Midst of the City
“God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.” -Ps 46:5 This week is Holy Week, a week that begins with Jesus entering the city of Jerusalem to … Continue reading
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