How will your church prepare for the local missions challenges of the 21st Century? The unresolved ministry dilemmas of the 20th Century offers dynamic ministry opportunities for churches of the 21st Century in carrying out the local missions and/or ministry mandates of Acts 1:8 to urbanized areas. The New Urban Missions help the church identify these challenges while discovering dynamic opportunities for effective ministries in local missions. The book includes proven strategies for: mobilizing the laity, building the capacity of community dwellers; managing the delivery of social services; planting churches in urbanized communities; and disciple-making strategies in impoverished communities.