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.
Haiti
March 2010
Haiti, a deforested stretch of hurricane-prone island the size of Maryland, was founded by former slaves who threw out their French masters two centuries ago. Ruled by dictators during most of the 20th century, its… Continue reading
The Census
February 2010
Ordering a census is the easy part. Collecting accurate data is the challenge, especially from ethnic enclaves suspicious of (if not downright antagonistic toward) the government. In such communities there is much suspicion. How is… Continue reading
Church-centric Missions
January 2010
I am a missionary. That’s how I am listed on the annual missions report of a suburban church that supports our work in the city. My picture is placed on one of the bulletin boards… Continue reading
The Herod We Never Knew
December 2009
Herod was a larger-than-life figure in Judaea. No king since Solomon had demonstrated such grand ambitions for his realm. And his lofty ideas were no mere daydreams — he was in fact the greatest builder… Continue reading
Pride for Parents
November 2009
For a decade I had been engaged in urban ministry but had commuted daily from the suburbs. For several of those years, I had coordinated an adopt-a-family program at Christmas time. Urban families who had… Continue reading