Abstract
The world is rapidly urbanising. Urban theology, spirituality, and mission are deeply connected. Urban missionaries need to cultivate robust expressions of urban theology and spirituality. An International Society for Urban Mission (ISUM) Summit Working Group on “Spirituality and Theology for a New Urban World” spent a few days considering this issue. There were twenty-six participants in that ISUM Working Group. Our conversations were an expression of glocalisation. Local stories and global themes enriched each
other. Applying processes of Appreciative Inquiry and World Café, this ISUM Working Group explored the shape of “spirituality and theology for a new urban world”. And we did this through conversations, storytelling, prayer, immersion experiences, meals, tears, and laughter. We also formulated a “call to action” for the broader church. A new urban world demands new forms of urban Christian spirituality and theology.1
other. Applying processes of Appreciative Inquiry and World Café, this ISUM Working Group explored the shape of “spirituality and theology for a new urban world”. And we did this through conversations, storytelling, prayer, immersion experiences, meals, tears, and laughter. We also formulated a “call to action” for the broader church. A new urban world demands new forms of urban Christian spirituality and theology.1
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 34–46 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of Mission Studies |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2023 |
