Take the message of Christ to the streets using hip-hop's rhymes and rhythmic beats! Transcending ethnic, geographic, and economic bounadries, hip-hop culture is one of the church's largest mission opportunities. Pastor Kyllonen (aka Urban D) surveys the movement - and shows how to design worship, outreach, service, and discipleship programs for a hip-hop targeted ministry.

The urban landscape is changing and, as a result, urban ministries are at a crossroads. If the Church is to be an effective agent of compassion and justice, we must change our mission strategies. In this compelling book, Lupton asks tough questions about service providing and community building to help us enhance our effectiveness. Among the questions: What dilemmas do caring people encounter to faithfully carry out the teachings of Scripture and become personally involved with "the least of these?" What are some possible alternatives to the ways we have traditionally attempted to care for the poor? How do people, programs and neighbourhoods move toward reciprocal, interdependent relationships? To effect these types of changes will require new skill sets and resources, but the possibilities for good are great.

"As we look at the world - class cities around our planet, we face five new urban realities: a crack cocaine epidemic, assault weapons, massive numbers of homeless children, HIV/AIDS and (in the U.S.) what Time magazine has called 'the browning of America.' The needs of the urban population are greater than ever." How does God see the city? What does Scripture have to say about urban ministry? Here is a biblical theology beginning with Genesis and continuing through to Revelation that will constantly surprise and challenge you.

How do you go about transforming both souls and society? By merging message and mission into a holistic ministry. Examining the relationship between evangelism and social outreach, the authors offer dynamic insights on harnessing divine power, building a healthy congregational base, developing leaders, and more that will help you implement your own vision for your own ministry.

Here, two noted scholars address the vital work of the Urban church. They trace the history of the city around the world, examine the biblical basis for urban mission, unpack the multifaceted identity of the city and discuss particular issues and needs of urban leadership. This is the essential text for bringing God's kingdom to the city.