Ian Warner

Understanding how people engage with different cultures is essential for effective ministry in a world where cultures collide daily. As the gospel spreads across ethnic and social lines, some believers assimilate into new cultures, others navigate multiple cultures without losing their identity, and some refuse to adapt and take pride in that refusal. In order for […]

When most people think about Christian theology, names like Augustine, Luther, and Calvin come to mind. But what if we told you that Christian theology, as we know it, has been deeply shaped by Black voices—voices that are often overlooked or erased? February, Black History Month, offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover the contributions of

To be equipped for urban ministry, there are tangible areas that you need to grow to be effective. Missing any of these three areas will lead to burnout, frustration, and even harm to the people you want to reach with the gospel. Let’s start by defining these three areas.   What Are the Competencies? Theological

Advent is a word in Christian circles, but people on the block often have no idea what that means. When I started attending church seriously, everyone said it but never broke it down. It’s a huge missed opportunity for the city because people need to understand advent and what it means.   Advent refers to

Christians are called to make disciples of all nations. To do this, you have to be willing to do cross-cultural evangelism at some point. If you don’t engage in this, you will likely only share the Gospel with people exactly like you, and you will fail to reach people who are not like you. Cross-cultural