Urban Ministry with Colin Pugh

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Colin Pugh, the urban strategist on the North American Mission Board’s Replant Team. Some Highlights:
  • The importance of transitioning leadership to a new generation of leaders
  • Leadership development is key
  • The impact of a church’s “footprint” in its community
  • Partnership with local businesses to minister to the community
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