Tony Campolo

Exerpts from Opening Lectures of the 2004 Fall Residency, MA in Urban Studies, School for Social Change, Campolo College, Eastern University, Philadelphia.

Complete lectures are available on a 3-DVD set. Get your for no cost at www.eastern.edu/change.

Hear Dr. Tony Campolo as he lays a foundation for faith-based urban economic development. Drawing from his highly-acclaimed book, Revolution and Renewal: How Churches are Saving Our Cities, Dr. Campolo brings theological and sociological insight into practical solutions for urban transformation.

This 3-DVD set (approx. 4 hrs.) was recorded live during the Opening Lectures of the Fall Residency at the School for Social Change, Eastern University--Philadelphia in 2004.

* Disc One: The Idea of Race: Structural Evil
* Disc Two: Jobs and the Church
* Disc Three: The Work Ethic and Value Judgments

Lecture topics include:
* Understanding the urban crisis;
* Biblical imperatives for addressing the problems of the cities;
* The church as the "lead institution" for positive social change;
* Political dynamics and defining the Christian as a political activist;
* Ecological and demographic structure;
* Urban historical development;
* Behavioral patterns of urban dwellers.

At a time when government is turning to faith-based organizations to address urban problems, these lectures prove vitally important.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Discs are compatible with DVD-Video formats only, not with DVD-ROM (computer) formats.

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[SoChange]

We seek to treat everyone(Presidents, too) with fairness, dignity and respect, seeking unity and to draw all(Presidents, too) into faithful discipleship. We focus the separate perspectives of church & community, finance, philanthropy, and government (Presidents, too) on opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to meet community challenges. Pray with us. Only the transforming power of Christ can change communities into the places of hope God wants them to be.

[HURLOCKS]

This has been in my "Favorites" list for a long time. I just haven't watched it for a long time. These are amazingly inspiring and challenging stories. Thanks so much for sharing.

[SoChange]

Thank you for your kind words. We honor the life-work of Dr. Tony Campolo by equipping Christian agents of change — compassionate professionals and activist scholars — to use their professions and their lives to transform communities around the world. We begin incarnationally, encouraging students to become community insiders and partners who turn communities in outposts of the Kingdom of God. May you be encouraged to build outposts on earth (as it is in heaven).

[slmdirect]

This is the first video I stumbled upon and it made me cry. My life has taken a tumble and this video did so much to help me move forward again, another positive step...one step at a time.

[SoChange]

All God's blessing and comfort to you, slmdirect.

[hetgow]

Ummm... too bad that the teacher didn't take the time to teach & preach the gospel message to Teddy (bible says all of heaven rejoices over a repentant sinner). We are commanded to be a witness of Christ's redemptive work. Sure its important to fulfill the needs of those around us, but never should this replace the preaching of the gospel to the lost, which has eternal consequences. Heaven & earth will pass away, but those that love Jesus obey His commands.

[SoChange]

Our highest calling remains Eastern's commitment to "The Whole Gospel for the Whole World." Pray with us; only through the transforming power of Christ can communities and schools become the places of hope God called them to be.

Our students study incarnationally, becoming community partners who see the city as a legitimate place to live and work. The School's academic programs emphasize a faith-centered, holistic approach to community transformation. See also Palmer Seminary.

[somniumconspirator]

Where does it say Jesus would have never instituted government programs? Jesus would have wanted both individuals and governments to help out the poor, destitute, the widows, and the children. Governments shouldn't be excused from the Word of God. All should help others out.

[DJSayers92]

absolutely amazing at spring harvest 2010,

[Paul Anthony]

Well, the "Christian Right" has diluted both Christianity and conservatism and capitalism.

There is nothing wrong with capitalism nor conservatism; but not their brand. Just as they have no right to confer upon themselves the Self-Certified Claim to be "Christians-"

Says Who?

[Jason Rowlen]

Oxymoron my ass. Jesus was anything but conservative or capitalist.

[Politicimo]

Wow...that was amazing.

[Krazar84]

I don't know what my being a Brit has to do with anything. And yes, I'm used to the out of context quotes about Tony. If they concern you I'd recommend you emailing him for his views. Yes, I agree with what Wesley said. That's why I became a Methodis. But I'm tired of hearing that Chrisitan duty to the poor doesn't extend to our ability to influence our rulers, especially on issues of trade justice, etc. We can lobby to display the 10 commandments in a court house but not to help the poor!

[Krazar84]

Hi, I've never heard Tony say that bringing people to Christ wasn't important. But he's also trying to prod the church into taking its responsability for the poor more seriously. Both Peter and John say in their letters that a true display of Gods love will include good works, care for the poor, etc. Now if I live in a democratic country that forces unfair trade deals on the poor then it would make sense to petition the government for trade justice as part of my care for the poor.

[Krazar84]

Hi tinycrack, would you be prepared to agree that there are somethings that only government can do and that churches can't? I live in the UK and have a slightly different perspective but in the 1990's many Christians were campaigning as part of Jubilee 2000 asking governments to drop unfair debts owed to them by very poor nations. It was partially successful and prepared for later campaigns like Make Poverty History. Churches don't write trade agreements so only the government can do this for us

[Krazar84]

Hi, from what I've seen and read of Tony his theology is about helping the poor according to the commands our Lord not about the government. He says himself that Jesus is neither Republican or Democrat. However he says that he himself is partisan because he feels that government aid ought to be part of that helping the poor. So there's a difference between theology/what you believe to be a command from God and your political beliefs about how best to follow that commandment.