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What is an Urban Project?

Urban projects are ministry experiences which we run in nearly 30 major American cities each spring and summer. Some are just a week long (we call these "plunges"), usually over spring break. Others are two weeks long (we call these "short projects"), starting right after finals. But most are from 5-8 weeks long (these are actual "internships"), usually beginning mid-June. Each of the projects share common elements (e.g., service opportunities, scripture study, worship, etc.) but are different in specific format. They nearly all share a common commitment to teaching certain values, such as exploring issues such as justice, poverty, racism, racial reconciliation, violence, lifestyle, biblical community, and the ministry of the urban church.

In one way or another these projects are all attempting to show you the needs of the urban poor, to let you experience the amazing strength, beauty and resilience of those who are oppressed, and to connect you to individuals, agencies and churches that are making a difference in the city. These projects are designed to help you "seek the shalom of the city." Jer. 29:7

Not all of our projects are listed. For information about projects/cities not listed, please contact Josh Harper.

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