The plight of Inner-city communities is often headline news They are often characterized by unrest and antagonism a sense of neglect and discrimination that is by no means restricted to Fallure by authorities and leaders to see and understand the real needs of these communities is often at the heart of the problem race

a Roy Josiin. a pastor working in Walworth, London, has written brilliant and well-researched book on reaching industrial and Inner-city communities with the gospel. His writing is characterized by and penetrating analysis. thoroughness filled and biblically insights with flashing practically applied. It is argued the examines Joslin The history of the class struggle and the failure of the church to keep in tune with the reasoning. needs and aspirations of the working people. long-term effects of an over-emphasis on child-ren's work the Importance of Christians staying in the city. the nature and effects of Christian social Involvement and probing questions regard-of the subjects a are ust ing worship discussed in this book few

The message of this book is by no means restricted to those working in an inner-city environment but is relevant to those involved in every stratum of society