Dr. Kelly Malone, associate professor of intercultural studies at Southwest Baptist
University, has authored “City Church: Working Together to Transform Cities,” a new
book about the church, outreach and evangelism in cities. Published by Urban Loft
Publishers, “City Church” went on sale at Amazon on Friday, Jan. 29, with a Kindle
edition to follow in the near future.
As part of Urban Loft Publishers’ Urban Mission in the 21st Century series, which
addresses key issues facing those involved in urban ministry, the book focuses on
the biblical basis for church presence and involvement in cities, the need for unity
and diversity in urban ministry, implications for starting new urban churches and
practical information for the church moving forward.
“There is a need for Christians to work together to impact their cities for Christ,” Malone said. “In the New Testament, the local ‘church’ doesn’t usually mean individual congregations. Rather, it refers to all of the Christians living in one city. If that is what the local church is in the New Testament, then that has important implications for Christians today.”
Malone has written previously on evangelism and discipleship and is the Jack Stanton Chair of Evangelism at SBU. Previously, he served for 15 years as a missionary in Japan, where he taught at a university, planted churches and trained church leaders.