City Shelf

Ross and Jonathan highlight centered sets that have formed around causes and communities in Evansville. www.cityshelf.org/roots

Ross and Jonathan explore some practical tips for identifying what to work together on, as well as some commitments to make in the process.   www.cityshelf.org

Ross and Jonathan discuss how a centered set framework can allow people with very different beliefs and perspectives to work toward a common goal.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

Ross and Jonathan begin a conversation about collaboration. www.cityshelf.org/roots

In addition to the neighbors we come into contact with on a regular basis, we're also called to seek out and love those in need of a neighbor.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

We often think of Jesus' command to love our neighbors as a command to help those in need, but what about the neighbors who live around us?   www.cityshelf.org/roots

Ross and Jonathan begin a conversation about the simple, powerful social justice strategy every Christian is called to.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

What if we thought of our work as a way of loving and serving others?   www.cityshelf.org/roots

How can your work redeem what is broken in the world? And how might Church leaders inspire redemptive imagination? www.cityshelf.org/roots

The biblical narrative presents work as a significant part of who we are as human beings and what God is doing in the world, so why don't we always see it that way?   www.cityshelf.org/roots  

Ross and Jonathan begin a conversation about vocational stewardship by examining the topic of work throughout scripture.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

How might your family be uniquely positioned to participate in God's mission in our city? And how has your family shaped you to do so?   www.cityshelf.org/roots

How can the Church equip every Christian to respond to their calling and participate in God's mission in every part of their lives, not just their free time?   www.cityshelf.org/roots

The Church represents the greatest human, social, and financial capital in our city - and we've been empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are capable of more than we think.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

Ross and Jonathan set up a simple framework for the upcoming conversation on calling & capacity and briefly review how it connects to the topics covered so far.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

If God has called us to our city for a purpose, how should we relate to the city as we seek to fulfill that purpose? www.cityshelf.org/roots

Nehemiah listened to the report on the state of his city, wept and prayed, and then developed a plan for restoring the city together. If you've ever prayed, "God, break my heart for what breaks yours," Nehemiah's example might be a good place to start.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

Why are cities important from a biblical perspective? And why should Christians care about seeing their cities flourish?   www.cityshelf.org/roots

The world is rapidly becoming more urban, but cities are not a new invention. In fact, they've been part of God's plan since the beginning.   www.cityshelf.org/roots

Ross and Jonathan explore two key concepts to doing holistic care: outcomes and collaboration.   www.cityshelf.org/roots