Facing the City
Rod GarnerPaperback 2004-05-01
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Can the Church retain a faithful and creative presence in the inner cities as the pressures of finance and dwindling congregations become more acute? What kind of resources and strategies are required for urban mission and ministry in a time of rapid change and social fragmentation? More than ever, Christians are challenged to make sense of the competing narratives, values and aims found in its urban context. The author shows how a fresh integration of theology, prayer and strategic community partnerships is able to promote a more effective role for the Church in the global city.
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Publisher Description
Can the Church retain a faithful and creative presence in the inner cities as the pressures of finance and dwindling congregations become more acute? What kind of resources and strategies are required for urban mission and ministry in a time of rapid change and social fragmentation? More than ever, Christians are challenged to make sense of the competing narratives, values and aims found in its urban context. The author shows how a fresh integration of theology, prayer and strategic community partnerships is able to promote a more effective role for the Church in the global city.