Partners in Urban Transformation Visit This Site Summary: Led by well-known author Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation is a group of pastors, community organizers, and leaders who have years of experience serving in an urban setting. Its goal is to equip and mentor individuals, churches, denominations, and community organizations to work for the transformation of their communities by providing resources, support, training, and strategies. It provides teaching on the Biblical foundations of faith-based community organizing. Partners in Urban Transformation’s goal is to help the church reclaim the biblical vision of advancing the Kingdom of God—working for a community of political justice, economic equity, and relationship with God as expressed throughout the Scripture. Why does FASTEN recommend this resource? Partners In Urban Transformation conducts training events for groups and organizations in the form of retreats, seminars or workshops. Topics can include Biblical directives for the urban church, ministry for the 21st century, facing into your church’s future, and more. In addition, it provides consulting services for churches and organizations to strengthen their capacity and ability to carry out their mission. Partners in Urban Transformation also offers many helpful publications and videos, including in-depth training courses on Biblical community organizing. |
