num_pages: 192
description: What makes a healthy church? Specifically what defines a successful church in heavily populated richly diverse areas? This book will: According to the United States Census Bureau over 80% of the population lives in urban areas. Churches in or near cities have to work hard to minister effectively to a diverse group of people welcoming those of different backgrounds engaging both the poor and marginalized as well as the wealthy and influential. Church-planters Matt Carter and Darrin Patrick explain the biblical theological and historical foundations of ministry within the urban core and how to plant churches where the gospel is faithfully shared and brings substantial benefits to those living in the community. For the City relates the wisdom gleaned from years of serving their cities for the sake of God's kingdom. Carter and Patrick practically equip church leaders and Christians to look at their city as a mission field where individuals and churches can faithfully proclaim the gospel and live out the reality of a community changed and transformed by its message.
language: English
title: For the City: Proclaiming and Living Out the Gospel
publisher: Zondervan