Urban Perspectives
Urban Perspectives is a collection of monthly reflections about life and faith in the city. Robert Lupton, founder and president of FCS Urban Ministries, offers us personal glimpses and poignant stories of a journey he began more than 30 years ago when he responded to a call of God to live and serve among the urban poor.
On Miracles
January 2012
by Bob Lupton
Cancer! That dreaded diagnosis that grips the heart with ferocious fear. It took Peggy down after four years of merciless battle. And now it has invaded my body. An elevated PSA… Continue reading
Wonders of the Kingdom
December 2011
By Bob Lupton
Wise men, from the east. That’s how Matthew described them. Magi, leaders of sufficient import to gain a personal audience with Herod the Great. Three of them plus their considerable entourage… Continue reading
Thanksgiving
November 2011
by Bob Lupton
This Thanksgiving Americans have much to be thankful for. Ninety percent of us are working. Our standard of living remains the highest of any nation on earth. Our government is stable and… Continue reading
Americans Love to Paint
October 2011
by Bob Lupton
Geralyn came up for air during an intense schedule at a global conference on “Schools that Pay for Themselves” in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She retreated to a nearby pub with… Continue reading
Biblical Interpretation – Who Gets to Decide?
September 2011
by Bob Lupton
Is the earth 6500 years old, as chronicled in scripture, created in six distinct twenty-four hour days? Were Adam and Eve actually the first humans, created in the image of God… Continue reading
The Collective
- Adopt-A-Grandparent
- Beltline Bike Shop
- CF Youth Development Group
- Charis Community Housing
- Common Focus
- Community Chaplaincy
- Community Grounds Cafe
- FCS Community Economic Development
- Georgia Avenue Community Ministry
- GlenCastle
- Green My Hood
- Metro Merge
- Mission Year
- Moving in the Spirit
- Refugee Beads
- South Atlanta Bike Shop
- South Atlanta Marketplace
- Southwest Atlanta Neighboring
- The Jubilee House
- Youth Universe