Urban Church in Transition

This course helps students to understand dynamics of contemporary urban ministry within traditional urban churches. Students learn about transition models that have proven successful in leading traditional churches in urban settings to adjust to the contemporary urban environment. Students develop skills to assess congregational health in urban settings, study barriers that confront church leaders who attempt church growth and church planting in urban settings, consider barriers to achieve congregational transition in urban communities, and understand spiritual and community strategies to restore health to urban congregations.