The Gospel from Detroit: Renewing the Church’s Urban Vision

Detroit (the city where the 2014 General Assembly was held) is an example of de-industrialization, population decrease, and official bankruptcy.  Using Detroit as a prism, including its redeveloping areas, the report recommends ways to strengthen and re-grow the church’s presence, including support for community organizing, better public investment, intentional communities of ministry, and policies to address racial and class division.