Journey to the Center of the City

Making A Difference in an Urban Neighborhood

By Randy White

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Books
Length: 144 pages
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: November 1996

ISBN-10: 0-8308-1129-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1129-8
IVP Order Code: 1129

Related Subjects

Urban Ministry

"Randy and Tina represent a new generation of Christians seeking to move beyond charity toward modeling a reconciling love from inside their broken and bleeding urban neighborhood. Their vital ministry in that community is part of a growing movement of God aimed at the redemption of the city by the strategies of relocation and reneighboring."

"Randy leads us right to the heart of the urban problem--neighboring. By his example he teaches students (and others who watch his life) the power of becoming a neighbor among those whom society has rejected. His ministry represents the cutting edge of urban community development, a bright hope for the city in the face of discouraging realities."

"This is a great book. It is down-to-earth, filled with real-life situations about the city. It explains how to get the job done that needs to be done."

"It's just very, very well written--a great book! the theology is on target and well thought out. This will be a fantastic resource for suburban churches who want to understand and support city ministries. I'm frequently asked by chruches, 'How can we get involved?' I'll tell them, 'This is a great book to tell you how. The personal stories, the Bible study questions, the list of ways to get involved--they're just what you need.'"

"It is refreshing to see a book that documents the process of relocation. I have seen families burn out trying to make the transition into the inner city. This book gives excellent insight into the process, and it demonstrates how to use the home and family to significantly impact critical sections of the city. Randy White has already had an impact on his neighborhood--but further, he has influenced a large number of leadership people to come alongside and join in the task of revitalization."

"There is great need in our urban centers for the kind of proactive compassion Randy and his family have exhibited by moving to the center of Fresno. The kind of change we all hope and pray for in our cities will not come without families like the Whites and ministries like InterVarsity loving their neighbors one by one. This book puts flesh and blood on the theories."