God in the City: A Biblical Vision for Urban Ministry

By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt

In a world of towering skylines and crowded streets, where poverty and wealth share city blocks and cultures collide daily, what is God’s vision for the city?

God in the City explores how Scripture reveals a deep concern for urban places—from the cries of Nineveh to the mission of Paul in Corinth, from Jesus’ weeping over Jerusalem to the vision of the New Jerusalem itself. Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry in cities across America, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt brings biblical insights, personal stories, heartfelt prayers, and poetic reflections into a compelling call to engage the city with wisdom, compassion, and courage.

Whether you are a pastor, lay leader, urban dweller, or someone simply seeking to understand how faith intersects with modern life, this study will help you see cities not just as problems to fix, but as places where God’s love, justice, and grace can flourish.

Includes:

• Eight rich chapters with scriptural focus, meditations, and sidebars
• Personal reflections from ministry in cities across the U.S.
• Practical encouragement for engaging in Christ-centered urban mission
• Study and leader’s guides for small group use

God is in the city. The only question is: will we follow Him there?