Ministry in a Multi-Cultural and Unchurched Society

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Mi n i s t r y i n a Mu l t i -Cu l tura l and Unchur ched Soc i et y

Part II The Solution: TUMI’S VISION Rethinking the Elements for a Biblically Informed Paradigm for Urban Christian Leadership Development

I. Shift from Suburban, Eurocentric, and Middle- to Upper-Class Accessibility to Biblical and Theological Training to a Deliberate Intention to Provide Quality Biblical Investment to the Poorest of the Poor in Urban Areas in Their Own Cultural Context.

A. Theological Tenet: The poor are rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom of God, James 2.5.

B. Paradigmatic Ramification: changing our view of the urban poor from the benefactors of our paternalistic aid to the warriors and ambassadors of God in the city

C. Our Ministry Implication: TUMI unashamedly provides the best leadership resources available to leaders emerging from urban poor/underclass congregations.

II. Shift from Bible College, Bible Institute, Seminary, Christian Liberal Arts College, Missions Agency, or Para-Church Context to the Local Christian Community/Congregational Context.

A. Theological Tenet: the centrality of the church, 1 Tim. 3.15-16.

B. Paradigmatic Ramification: resourcing the churches so they can make their own decisions for kingdom advance and expression as the Holy Spirit leads

C. Our Ministry Implication: TUMI provides its leadership resources to leaders within and through the Church, in all of its forms and venues.