Course Capstone

To encapsulate the course's teaching and guide future urban ministry endeavors, you will craft an "Urban Ministry Commitments" document. This reflective and actionable document serves as a personal pledge to uphold specific principles, values, and strategies learned throughout the course.

Instructions

1. Reflect on Your Calling: Start by articulating your calling to urban ministry. Describe the personal journey and experiences that have led you to this commitment (or learning more about this topic).
2. Principles of Cultural Integration: Detail your commitment to understanding, respecting, and integrating the culture of the urban community you serve. Highlight how you'll adapt your ministry to be culturally sensitive and inclusive.
3. Community Engagement Strategy: Outline your approach to engage with the community genuinely. Specify how you'll build relationships, listen to needs, and serve the community beyond the church walls.
4. Empowerment and Leadership: Define how you plan to empower local leaders and community members. Discuss your strategy for fostering leadership within the community, including supporting youth and marginalized voices.
5. Adaptability and Learning: Pledge to remain adaptable, open to learning, and responsive to the changing needs of the urban environment. Acknowledge the importance of resilience in facing challenges.
6. Foundation of Faith: Reaffirm your spiritual foundation, committing to grow in faith and integrity as the bedrock of your ministry efforts.
7. Signature and Date: Conclude your document with your signature and date, symbolizing your commitment to these principles in your urban ministry journey.
8. Submit Your Commitment Document:  Using the option below, submit your document and any supporting materials.