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Our urban voices

Presenting Christian narratives through diverse voices that impact urban ministry.

When the burdens of life and ministry push you to your physical and mental breaking point, how can you lead yourself, let alone others? Dr Dudley’s new book, Leading Through Storms: Successfully Navigating Ministry While Maintaining Your Mental Health, addresses that and more. Dr Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr. (PhD, Regent) is the founding and senior…
Jen Chen’s book, Dim Sum and Faith, is an invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover the joy and peace that comes from knowing you are lovingly crafted by God. It’s about seeing how our stories are a part of God’s continuous formation in our lives. Jenn Chen’s new book: Dim Sum and Faith Jenn Chen’s…
Josh has recently authored Remissioning Church, A Field Guide to Bringing a Congregation Back to Life, where he talks about transforming a church from the inside out to bring a new missional presence that brings life and flourishing to the neighborhood. Book: Remissioning Church WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How and why congregations might be dying Remissioning…
Brandon has extensive experience living and serving among least-reached peoples in the New York City metropolitan area. His time spent in the Middle East cultivated a deep passion for diaspora Muslims residing in gateway cities. Brandon’s website WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Christians may be hesitate or fearful about engaging with Muslim neighbors Muslims might not have…
Brandon has extensive experience living and serving among least-reached peoples in the New York City metropolitan area. His time spent in the Middle East cultivated a deep passion for diaspora Muslims residing in gateway cities. Brandon’s website WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The Gap Between the Christian and Muslim Communities Most Effective Ways for Churches and Believers…
Carl Jamal dedicated his life to serving underserved communities, equipping churches, and empowering individuals through faith-based outreach. Our conversation today will center around effective urban ministry—how churches can serve inner-city communities with dignity, navigate challenges, and build lasting relationships. We’ll also explore Carl’s unique approach to ministry through hip-hop, prison rehabilitation, and youth outreach. Carl…
Youth ministry veteran Amy Williams ministers to teens involved in gangs and those lost in the criminal justice system with a key strategy of life-on-life mentoring. Amy Williams’ Website Worth Seeing: Viewing Others Through God’s Eyes Amy Williams on IVPress WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Seeing People “through the lens of God” in Daily Interactions and Decision-Making…
Dr Todd Korpi, author of AI Goes to Church, unpacks one of the most significant technological advancements of our time—artificial intelligence—and what it means for the ministry. More than just another tech fad, AI presents both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for the church. Dr Todd Korpi’s Website Dr Todd Korpi on IVPress Book: AI…
Dr Todd Korpi, author of AI Goes to Church, unpacks one of the most significant technological advancements of our time—artificial intelligence—and what it means for the ministry. More than just another tech fad, AI presents both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for the church. Dr Todd Korpi’s Website Dr Todd Korpi on IVPress Book: AI…
Denise Daniels and Elaine Howard Ecklund co-authored a book, Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. It addresses a world where workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse with a timely guide for Christians navigating the modern faith-at-work landscape. Book: Working for Better (IVPress link) Book: Working for Better (amazon.com link) Wheaton College WHAT…

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