After jump-starting over a dozen organizations, he knows when he's reached the edge of his calling.

Sociologist Kathryn Edin talks about what she learned from spending time with families that live on less than the price of a gallon of milk.

Matthew Desmond takes an inside look at the inner-city nightmare of eviction.

South Bronx Pastor Dimas Salaberrios talks about race, abortion, and criminal justice.

Even multiracial congregations tend to have white cultural values. Can we continue to cultivate truer diversity in the body of Christ?

D. L. Mayfield recommends the best books for learning to love and serve those around you.

Many black ministers-in-training are turning on the black church. Here’s why they should give it a second look.

Why city-loving Christians are wrong to sneer.

Louisville school officials and churches team up to help kids avoid the "Summer Slump."

What does it mean to be both a peacemaker and a parent at the same time? A guest post from Russell Jeung.

Following Jesus may put us in harm's way. But we should never be alone in that endeavor. A guest post from Russell Jeung.

Pastors, ministry leaders, and others emphasize community-led efforts.

Seeing God’s design in blighted neighborhoods.

Shifting demographics broaden opportunities for urban and suburban Christians.

Give kids a safe place to play.

It takes more than good intentions to do urban ministry—it requires spiritual armor.

Coaching an urban youth swim team requires deeper capacities for sadness and hope.

Joel and Rachel Triska asked their neighbors what they needed—then designed a community to meet those needs.

Don Coleman, Richmond's newly elected school board chairman, wants more churches to adopt local, struggling schools.