Alvin Sanders

C mo puede el pueblo de Dios desarrollar iglesias de manera que ayuden y no perjudiquen a los barrios pobres? En el ministerio urbano, los cristianos con demasiada frecuencia tratan a los pobres como proyectos de buena voluntad en lugar de personas. Debido a esta mentalidad, muchos permanecen sin ir a la iglesia. Se necesitan iglesias urbanas, locales y saludables porque combinan el empoderamiento personal y la transformaci n comunitaria. Cada barrio pobre necesita iglesias poco comunes que busquen el bien com n de sus comunidades. Alvin Sanders aborda duras verdades sobre estos vecindarios y proporciona un modelo de c mo ejercer el ministerio en condiciones dif ciles. La iglesia local y urbana es la clave para la transformaci n comunitaria, ya que desempe a tres funciones cruciales: empoderar, asociarse y alcanzar. Los pastores y plantadores de iglesias interesados en el desarrollo de la comunidad cristiana encontrar n aqu ideas pr cticas sobre el poder de la iglesia local. Las iglesias pueden servir a sus comunidades y mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los aspectos del vecindario.

The Cornerstone Curriculum is high-quality training for Christian leaders who may not need or have the time for training that takes several years. It provides knowledge and skills for Christian leadership in a succinct format. This excellent training covers three major parts. Part I: Redemptive Poverty WorkPart II: Bible & TheologyPart III: Ministry & Mission After completing the Cornerstone Curriculum, you will have the tools to: - Do poverty work that honors God and helps make the world a better place- Minister the Word of God with accuracy and effectiveness- Articulate and defend fundamental Christian truth- Skillfully tend the flock of God, the Church- Represent Christ as an ambassador of his Kingdom We believe that the training you receive through the Cornerstone Curriculum will equip you to be a redemptive poverty worker who will glorify God by serving Christ and his Church.

How can the people of God develop churches in ways that help and don't hurt poor neighborhoods? In urban ministry, Christians too often treat the poor as goodwill projects instead of people. Because of this mindset, many remain unchurched. Healthy, local, urban churches are needed because they combine personal empowerment and community transformation. Every poor neighborhood needs uncommon churches that will seek the common good of their communities. Alvin Sanders engages hard truths about these neighborhoods and provides a model for how to do ministry in difficult conditions. The local, urban church is the key to community transformation, as it plays three crucial roles of empowering, partnering, and reaching. Pastors and church planters interested in Christian community development will find here practical insights into the power of the local church, which is often underrated. Churches can serve their communities and improve the quality of life of every facet of the neighborhood.