Synopses & Reviews
Revelation and Renewal tells of churches that infused new life into urban communities. It is the story of brave men and women who refused to walk away from an apparently hopeless situation. Their inspiring example of faith-based social action presents a blueprint for reclaiming the future of our cities.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-271) and indexes.
About the Author
Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. For ten years he was on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. He is the founder and President of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education.
Table of Contents
Stories that tell the story -- Camden: the city invincible -- Partnering with government -- The church as the "lead institution" -- Getting the church into the world -- The acceptable year of our Lord -- How to have a town meeting -- The new politics -- When work disappears -- Incubating churches -- Faith-based programs in economic development -- Old things pass away, all things become new -- Job creation through koinonia -- The churches and urban education -- The church in a servant ministry to public schools -- What the church can do about crime -- How the church can help business development -- Networking for the kingdom -- What's a suburban church to do at a time like this? -- A brief theology of the city.