September 2018 Issue

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Jeffrey O. Brown

In Jamaica, incredibly, pastors go into the heart of the city and invite gang leaders to a meal for fellowship and open dialogue.

Letters to the Editors

The views that Dr. Arrais expresses are among the most Christ-centered views of leadership that I have read.

The views that Dr. Arrais expresses are among the most Christ-centered views of leadership that I have read.

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Understanding and compassion: A recipe for urban mission

Gary Krause

Krause asserts that the church must prioritize urban compassion over city conversion.

Krause asserts that the church must prioritize urban compassion over city conversion.

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Jonah: A preacher God wanted to save—a city God wanted to reach

Ranko Stefanovic

The lost in the city are, and have always been, God’s children. If only God’s church can grasp that.

The lost in the city are, and have always been, God’s children. If only God’s church can grasp that.

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By any means necessary: An urban ministry interview with Pastor E. Douglas Venn

Jeffrey O. Brown

Venn listens for what the Spirit is saying to the churches regarding ministry in the city.

Venn listens for what the Spirit is saying to the churches regarding ministry in the city.

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I can’t breathe

Robert Davis

Can the church help our cities to breathe again? It must!

Can the church help our cities to breathe again? It must!

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Effective relationships with postmodern people in the context of urban mission

Bogdan Platon

Sharing stories and shared discovery are powerful keys to open the postmodern urban mind.

Sharing stories and shared discovery are powerful keys to open the postmodern urban mind.

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This world is not my home— or is it? Urban ministry and the crisis of city housing

Christopher C. Thompson

The most urgent cry of many in the city is not for a home in heaven—but for a house on earth.

The most urgent cry of many in the city is not for a home in heaven—but for a house on earth.

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Invisible People

Timothy P. Nixon

The “invisible people” around Christ were never invisible to Him. Do you notice those who are around you?

The “invisible people” around Christ were never invisible to Him. Do you notice those who are around you?

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More from this issue:

Victor Kindo

To lead an individual to freedom from their situation, one must take the point of view of the oppressed person.

A highlight of church news from around the globe.

Errol Nembhard

Our research told us that affluence in the community surrounding the center was high—but so were levels of depression, anxiety, marital problems, and loneliness.