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Methodism in America was born in Baltimore. Today the city faces unparalleled challenges. The 61 United Methodist congregations in Baltimore are eager to make a difference. They know that God is present in the city. Hope abounds. |
Resources for Urban Ministry
Defining Urban Ministry
Principles of Visioning
Urban Ministry Visioning Worksheet
Community Assessment Worksheet
SWOT Analysis
Vital Signs in Urban Churches
Selected Reading on Urban Ministry
Stories of Hope
Victims of Violence find healing at camp
Operation Safe Streets Helps Community: WBAL
Mt. Zion UMC: Church's vision ignities dramatic possiblities for ministry
The Rev. C. Anthony Hunt's remarks to the 224th session of Annual Conference
Gunfire disrupts service at Unity
Conference gathers to pray for Baltimore and an end to violence
Salem UMC and Baltimore Hispanice Mission: Church builds on hospitality
Mt. Auburn cemetery: Historic cemetery threatened by neglect
Hope in Action
Shalom Zones
Communities of Shalom Action Plan
Shalom training schedule
National Communites of Shalom homepage
Shalom comes to Baltimore
Shalom Initiative returns to General Conference - where it all began
WorldHope Corps - Director of Shalom Ministries blogs about Baltimore
GBGM - Shalom Zones
The Strategic Ministry Plan for Baltimore
Hope for the City: A Strategic plan for Baltimore
Hope for the City: The Complete Strategic Ministry Plan for Baltimore (PDF)
Download the Executive Summary (PDF)
Download the Power Point Presentation 
Urban Ministries: General Board of Global Ministries
