A Heart For the City: Effective Ministries to the Urban Community
ISBN 10: 0802490891 ISBN 13: 9780802490896
Published by Moody Publishers, 2000
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Jesus is still the answer for urban ministries, for ministries to the downtrodden, poor, and distressed in our cities.A Heart For the City is a rich compendium of valuable information on city ministries written by people who are currently ministering in the city, including pastors, Christian school administrators, and directors of homeless missions. It includes many illustrations and case studies that will prove valuable to any who work in the city or who want to understand how to more effectively help in the city. There are 29 chapters, divided into the following seven parts: - Context and History - Biblical and Philosophical Foundations - Education and Training - Local Church Models - Ethnic Communities - Disenfranchised Subcultures - Children and YouthA Heart For the City is a unique treasure of encouragement for those serving in or those with a heart for the inner city. You will surely be blessed!
About the Author: JOHN FUDER (PH.D., Biola University) is Director of Justice and Compassion Ministries of re: source global as well as a part time grad school and adjunct professor for Moody Bible Institute. In 1993, after 15 years of serving in urban ministry in California, Dr. Fuder brought his passion of equipping students for effective urban ministry to Chicago. As the Professor of Urban Studies at Moody Theological Seminary, Dr. Fuder taught ministry practitioners and students for 17 years. Dr. Fuder has authored many publications including "A Heart for the Community, A Heart for the City," and "Training Students for Urban Ministry." Dr. Fuder and his wife, Nellie, have three children and a granddaughter.
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Title: A Heart For the City: Effective Ministries ...
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket