Urban Ministry Reconsidered: Contexts and Approaches

R. Drew Smith, Stephanie C. Boddie, and Ronald E. Peters, editors

Christian ministries often struggle to account for urbanization’s

growing force, complexities, and reach—and to formulate
theologically and sociologically appropriate responses. Urban
Ministry Reconsidered features a collection of original essays by
leading scholars and practitioners that explores current issues
and challenges in urban communities. Together these articles
consider how cultural and structural frameworks have led to new
conceptualizations and configurations of urban ministry. In
addition, they examine the degree to which the social, spiritual,
and organizational priorities of urban ministries have been
reconceived in response to these shifts.

• Provides a variety of insights for tackling current urban issues and

challenges
• Written by contributors who teach urban ministry or related courses
• Addresses issues both in the United States and beyond

The Rev. Dr. R. Drew Smith is Professor of Urban Ministry and chair of
the Metro-Urban Institute Council at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Current City: Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Stephanie Boddie is the 2015-2016 postdoctoral fellow at Carnegie

Mellon University's Center for African American Urban Studies &
Economy. She is also a faculty associate at Washington University's
Center for Social Development and adjunct professor at Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary.
Current City: Pittsburgh, PA

The Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Peters served as the Henry L. Hillman Associate
Professor of Urban Ministry and the first Director of the Metro-Urban
Institute while at Pittsburgh Seminary for 18 years. In 2010 Dr. Peters
was elected president of the Interdenominational Theological Center in
Atlanta, Georgia where he served several years. He currently serves as
Interim Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.
9780664263928 Current City: Pittsburgh, PA
August • Paperback • $40.00
320 Pages • 6 x 9
Rights: World
Shelving: Ministry
BISACs: REL109000 | REL030000 | REL023000
Westminster John Knox Press

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