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Urban Ministry Reconsidered: Contexts and Considerations

R Drew Smith (Ed)

Paperback 2018-08-14

Publisher 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.

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Publisher 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.

Koorong Code513828
ISBN0664263925
EAN9780664263928
Pages320
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryChurch
Sub-CategoryChurch Growth
PublisherWestminster John Knox Press
Publication DateAug 2018
Dimensions16 x 152 x 229mm
Weight0.417kg