Last Thursday I talked with Cameron Underdown, one of the instigators behind Detroit Reverse. The next day I chatted with Justin Warns. And last September, some of us were fortunate enough to have lunch with Dan Sadlier. Between these three and the resources of Kensington Community Church, students that live in suburban Detroit have something world class. An opportunity to learn from a team like this happens maybe once in a lifetime. Cam and I spent a little bit of time chatting about what a potential summer project might look like in Detroit for Ember.Detroit Reverse has a context unique in and of itself: a 50/50 urban suburban partnership, solid Gospel centered leaders and taking place in one of America's former greatest cities who many say could be on the brink of renewal and revival. The present future is urban - make no mistake about that.
Some might ask why Detroit is one of Ember's 2012 dream projects. Because we believe global leaders need to understand urbanization, because great mobilization might include urban and suburban tribes exchanging wisdom and resources, and because we would love to see some amazing students learn from Dan and his team.
If you think this might interest you and your student missions leadership, get in touch.
[Related: The M conference notes ]
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