Connecting People and Communities
Rating: out of 5
Author: Robert D. Lupton
Year: 1989
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
ISBN: 0060653078
Robert Lupton artfully relates a variety of stories from his experiences in urban ministry. The short chapters make this book perfect for devotions.
Rating: out of 5
Author: Bart Campolo
Year: 2001
Publisher: Vine Books
ISBN: 1569551952
Kingdom Works provides a wonderful group of devotions on urban ministry by one of mission year’s founders, Bart Campolo.
Rating: out of 5
Author: Shane Claiborne
Year: 2006
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310266300
As I have traveled the country talking with fellow 20-somethings, it has been clear that God is speaking to us in a united voice, however it has been difficult to find the words that correspond with this calling. Shane Claiborne artfully articulates what so many in our generation are hearing. A theologian who truly lives out the Call, he challenges the Church with exceptional love and truth.
The only negative is that in chapter 11, I felt he crossed the line from solidarity with the poor and oppressed to political action. At any rate, it’s a difficult path to navigate and Claiborne does it exceptionally (both in his writing and life)!
I have given away over 150 copies. A must read!
Rating: out of 5
Author: Mike Yankoski
Year: 2005
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 1590524020
This is a great chronicle of a student who felt called to spend 5 months on the street as a homeless man. Wow!
My passion is building healthy and sustainable communities to shape and inspire the Church. This work involves everything from networking individuals of similar calls together and pastoral care to leading and exploring relational expressions of ecclesia to advising and coaching communities and church leaders. [Read More …]
