Resources
Ministry in Motion
MINISTRY IN MOTION is a television program exploring best practices for ministry. Interview topics and speakers related to reaching people in cities include:
- Engaging Youth in Urban Mission - Doug Venn & Gilbert Cangy
- Urban Evangelism - Gary Krause
- Reaching the Secular Mind - Jared Thurmon
- Centers of Influence - Doug Venn
- Ministering to High-Risk Youth - Mario Broussard II
- Urban Ministry - Tara VinCross
- Comprehensive Urban Ministry - Wes Via
- Church Planting in Tough Places - Tara VinCross
- Mission to the Cities - Ted Wilson
Revival and Reformation
Find practical, spiritual resources to keep you close to your Savior and to assist you as you seek to meet the spiritual needs of your city. Resources include:
- Bible-study tools
- Prayer tools and a worldwide prayer group
- Daily devotionals
- Tools and opportunities for sharing your faith
Urban Centers Courses for the Community
Course materials are ready and waiting to help you teach classes in the areas of health and wellness, life skills, and more. Leaders' guides and PowerPoint presentations are available for classes on these topics and many more:
- Birth Companions: 11 sessions to train people to coach or mentor new mothers
- Heart Health: 8 sessions prepared by a cardiac specialist for use in seminars, small groups and other venues.
- Resume Writing: 4 sessions to help community members get on a track to employment
- Journey to Wholeness: 4 sessions for use in helping people in recovery from addictions
Login is required. Request access at the Urban Centers website.
Read MoreCommunity Services and Urban Ministry Certification Program Curriculum
Modules include teaching notes and PowerPoint presentations along with handouts and more. Topics include:
- Community Assessment and Social Capital
- Ministry Development and Strategic Planning
- Organizational Leadership and Team Development
- Ministering Across Cultures
- Urban Mission 101
- More!
Global Mission Center Tools for Communicating with People of Different Faith Backgrounds
Cities in many places around the world are growing rapidly, and becoming more and more diverse. To help you communicate with people a variety of faith backgrounds, the Global Mission Centers have provided many valuable resources. Visit, and register for access.
Read MoreRefugee & Immigrant Ministry Ideas
Adventist Refugee and Immigrant Ministries offers a simple guide to help you get started reaching out to refugees, immigrants, and visitors from other countries in your city. It's full of ideas and tips that will make the process much easier, and guide you toward building a strong and healthy group. Click below to read or to download and share with your church.
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