The Lyons Share

 
 

The Lyons Share is an urban ministry blog intended to help equip Christian leaders to thrive in urban ministry. Charles Lyons shares insights and important lessons learned from over 45 years of ministry experience.

 
Zealous of Good Works
Charles Lyons Charles Lyons

Zealous of Good Works

Why was I picketing an off-track betting parlor on a gritty westside street? A new law allowed these establishments which had popped up in the sketchier Chicago neighborhoods like mushrooms after rain.  This one was next to a friend’s church building.  The pastor’s opposition produced death threats.

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A Biblical Word for an Urban World
Charles Lyons Charles Lyons

A Biblical Word for an Urban World

I have Ray Bakke to thank for the following insights and some of the following language. Bakke is a distinguished professor of global urban ministry and Chairman of the Board of Regents at Bakke Graduate University of Ministry. In his book, A Biblical Word for an Urban World he gives us a fresh look at the first two chapters of the first gospel.

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No Justice, No Peace
Charles Lyons Charles Lyons

No Justice, No Peace

I was shocked! Not by the video, but the scripture staring at me days after the video had been released.

The mayor had warned the city, it would be difficult to watch. The video would show 17-year-old Laquan McDonald being shot by a white Chicago police officer 16 times.

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