Christian Ministry in urban areas is very challenging. Most church starts fail and their ministers give up and quit or burn out. The task is overwhelming and failure is the norm. The difficulty of the task causes many churches to flee the cities and relocate to the suburbs, attempt to merge with other churches to hold on a little longer, or to close their doors. If you have lived in any city for more than a decade and are observant, you should be able to name half a dozen churches that have closed, merged, or relocated. This blog is to help those with a heart for urban ministry. As the author of this blog, I do not claim to have all the answers, but I do believe I have learned a few things through my successes and failures as a pastor and educator on the subject. I invite you to ask questions and to share your thoughts on the forthcoming discussions.
