Urbana 06 Seminars: Urban Ministry in North America: Seeking the Shalom of the City
Are you called to God's mission—but not overseas? Do you see God’s love for the poor and marginalized in the Bible and wonder how it can be applied in the exploding cities of North America? This major will explore the whys and hows of seeking the welfare of the city, offer chances to observe urban ministries in St. Louis, and introduce attendees to practitioners. Seminars range from entry-level to advanced, all designed to provide both cutting-edge perspective on urban missions and potential pathways to involvement. This major is open to all attendees.
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Encounter God in the City: How to Orchestrate Experiential Service & Learning Events in the City
Randy White -
John Perkins' Three R's of Christian Community Development
Noel Castellanos -
Jubilee Community Development Corp., St. Louis
Jeremy Main -
Justice 201: Intermediate Steps to Transforming the City
Kevin Blue -
Mobilizing Your City for Transformation Ministry
Michael Mata -
Portraits of God's Work in the City
Ray Bakke -
Prayerwalking: A Way to Join what God is Doing in Any City of the World
Steve Hawthorne -
Sacred Rhythms for Urban Living
Christine Sine -
Short-term Urban Ministry Options in the U.S.
Jen Vettrus, Kim Koi, Marshall Benbow -
Site Visit: Centenary CARES
Natalie Ray -
Site Visit: Grace and Peace Women's Shelter
Melody Burke -
Site Visit: Habitat for Humanity, St. Louis
Kimberly McKinney -
Site Visit: New City Fellowship
Jeremy Main -
Site Visit: World Impact in St. Louis
Jason Phelps -
Technology Transforming Vulnerable Communities
Andrew Sears -
The Gift of the Poor to the North American Church
Ray Rivera -
The Simple Way: The New Monasticism in North America's Cities
Shane Claiborne -
Tomorrow's City: Key Trends Shaping the Future of Urban Ministry
Tom Sine -
Understanding and Reaching the Hip Hop Culture
Phil Jackson -
What Cities Have Taught Me About Reconciliation
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Your Church Can Reach Your City (Church Based Urban Ministry)
Amy Sherman
- You are not called to go overseas, but to share God’s love here at home—perhaps in one of the cities of North America—and you wonder how to proceed.
- You are interested in serving in an urban context.
- You desire first-hand contact with others working in urban ministry.

