Christianity & Culture
Emmanuel Gospel Center
EGC’s (Inaugural) Shalom-Seekers Book List

Which books help you pursue the shalom of the city and the glory of God? Here are some titles that have contributed meaningfully to our shalom-seeking in Boston.

EGC’s (Inaugural) Shalom-Seekers Book List
Communities
Emmanuel Gospel Center
Community Research and the Church

A Christian church or ministry functions in the context of a particular community. To effectively minister in that community, it’s important to understand it.   

Community Research and the Church
Communities
Emmanuel Gospel Center
Illustrated Guide for Researching Your Community

From population trends to social needs, this illustrated guide lists the factors to consider when learning more about a local neighborhood or community.

Illustrated Guide for Researching Your Community
Emmanuel Gospel Center
Finding a flower in the crack

A discussion group for people involved in the child welfare system in Boston has led to collaboration as members learn from each other and better understand the system which affects their lives and directs their work.

Finding a flower in the crack
Christianity & Culture
Emmanuel Gospel Center
College Ministries and Churches Serving ...

This guide includes Boston-area Christian campus ministries and a sample of churches serving college students.

College Ministries and Churches Serving University Students

Urban

EGC’s (Inaugural) Shalom-Seekers Book List

EGC’s (Inaugural) Shalom-Seekers Book List

Which books help you pursue the shalom of the city and the glory of God? Here are some titles that have contributed meaningfully to our shalom-seeking in Boston.

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Would you be willing...?

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Would you be willing...?

A simple question changed the trajectory of a young college student’s life in the late 1970s. “Would you be willing to go to the city?” Jeff Bass, EGC’s executive director, reflects on how the Holy Spirit used that question to prompt other questions that continue to shape God’s call on his life.

Urban Youth Culture Research [Resource List]

Urban Youth Culture Research [Resource List]

How are people of faith to understand urban youth culture? How can the Church best interact with urban youth? Youth and Culture Professor Dean Borgman provides qualitative research resources for the urban youth practitioner to develop a framework and approach for more effective ministry.

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A Bigger Fire: 2018 New England City Forum

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A Bigger Fire: 2018 New England City Forum

Shared vision of God’s call is building across New England. But we need to get out of our silos to see it. UniteBoston’s Kelly Steinhaus shares themes emerging from the 2018 New England City Forum.

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