City Talk is a forum where information is shared and questions are raised to help stir dialogue about urban ministry issues. Please read through the following and let us know what you think. International urban ministers are much less inclined to define the city in terms of alternate value systems and economic needs but rather see the city as agglomerate population and power, in other words, in demographic and political terms. Sentiment through supplementary comments seems to imply that the city does not confine Satanic activity to its borders. Apparently, Jacques Ellul's pessimistic theological presumptions are not persuasive on at least this population of respondents.
Cities are particularly receptive to and instrumental in creative innovation and change.
Thus, many would suggest that urban ministry is not confined to core cities but must be understood as processes and integration inherent in city regions. Roman Catholic institutions generally do not define urban as a special category for study but rather address directly ethnic, immigrant and empowerment issues. It's now your turn to thoughtfully respond. Please send your responses to me.