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.
Chronic or Crisis?
April 2012
By Bob Lupton
A crisis requires emergency intervention;
A chronic problem requires development.
Address a crisis need with a crisis intervention,
And lives are saved.
Address a chronic
Referring Jesus
March 2012
by Bob Lupton
Your phone rings. It’s the receptionist at the front desk. She says there is a lady there who is asking for food. You glance out your office window and observe an… Continue reading
The Smile of God
February 2012
by Bob Lupton
God doesn’t speak to me very often. Not audibly anyway. Certainly I have experienced the nudges and promptings of the Spirit. That’s not so infrequent. But seldom, only a handful of… Continue reading
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
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