Our next seminar is "Issues of Urban Poverty and Christian Community Development."

Applying methods of John Perkins, Bob Lupton, Wayne Gordon, and others who have pioneered modern urban ministry.

Learn to understand the inner-city street economy, the meaning of vandalism and graffiti, definitions of poverty, responsibility-based help, and the good and bad effects of current programs.  Hear both statistics and real-life stories.  Learn how to evaluate a plan for poverty relief.

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Jan. 19 sessions: 1-5 pm and 7 pm rally

Jan. 20 sessions: 1-5 pm and 7 pm rally

Jan. 21, 9-12 am - workshop for ministry planning

College credit is available.

$25 seminar registration, group rates available

Location: Englewood Christian Church, 59 N Rural St, Indianapolis.

Contact Information: 317-752-7157
 keystoneui@att.net

The student will study causes of poverty, the culture of poverty and dependence, philosophies underlying relief work, data from the government welfare system, urban education data, and housing data.  Goals of the class are understanding the urban inner-city economy (including sources and circulation of income and the “escaping urban dollar”), facing the challenge of funding sustainable ministry among indigent populations, applying the principle of Christian fellowship to material needs, and exploring means for a local congregation to create its own economy.