City Reaching: On the Road to Community TransformationOn the Road to Community Transformation This book assists Christians in fulfilling the Great Commission by presenting a clear and actionable plan for sharing the gospel in the cities of America and around the world. Dennison offers a comprehensive strategy for city reaching that is both spiritual and practical, aiming to elevate the Church's role in global missionary service. Emphasizing prayer, unity, and strategic engagement, Dennison encourages believers to see urban centers as vital mission fields. He outlines how churches can work together across denominational lines to transform cities through intentional evangelism, discipleship, and community impact. City Reaching stresses the importance of understanding urban culture and developing long-term commitments to reach diverse populations. By blending theological insight with on-the-ground tactics, Dennison empowers readers to actively participate in God's redemptive work in urban settings. His approach calls the Church to rise to a new level of commitment and collaboration in carrying out Christ's mission to the nations. |
Contents
Will God Pass Us By? | 3 |
Emerging from Despair | 17 |
A New Look at the Old Church | 35 |
A New Commitment to the Old Task | 57 |
MOVING FROM SCATTERED | 83 |
The Bottom Line | 103 |
A Church for Every Person | 129 |
The Catalytic Power of Information | 153 |
Building the Structures | 181 |
Putting it all Together | 205 |
Pray Battle and Go | 233 |
Why is God Withholding Revival | 253 |
Endnotes | 269 |
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