Solid State Ministry, an ultimate in urban-youth resource, seeks to overcome the ignorant prejudice which rejects Christianity as irrelevant and uninformed.

In this modern era of emerging complexity, of violence, entrapment, of mediocrity, addiction and intellectual gloom, the natural human disposition for self demotion and social dis-union stands in enmity against the purposes of recovery, maturity and community. Thwarted by the complexity of malefaction, institutionalism resigns confounded against an evolving era of disparity. Unrecognizable to the old guard, this reality of ever new conflict challenges human depth. Like a run away train seems unstoppable, or a passenger airliner falling from the sky, fate seems to be calling all the shots.

The question here is do we merely manage the fallout of inevitability undeterred ? Cleaning up the mess of what is left in the wake ? Or does the evolving face of antagonism demand an evolving protagonist ? What new forms shall define the new Christian volition ?

Interpretations of social landscapes, street credibility, rational scientific proof, old-school enthusiasm and proven methods of personal stability shall be but some of the characteristics which define the new urban Christian outreach. Building bridges between sound, fundamental teaching and what is going on today, an effective youth resource must be relevant and credible. In a culture dominated by changing forms, symbols and abstractions, ministries seeking to communicate a message of substance which calls individuals to a life of purpose and endurance must effect a wider scope of expression. So that the value judgments and moral purpose fundamental to Christian doctrine may be revealed as elemental, substantiative and viable. Separate from human opinion or approval, while primary to the underlying rules of life and living which effect real human experience.

The language of cultural codes and expressive systems of communication shall function in establishing relationships and abstract common ground. The classical aspects of fundamental truths shall find a new fan-base in reaffirming their concrete reality, their irrefutable substance. The pallet for a ministries urban youth relevance is accomplished in expressed, credible composition which function in a 21st century context. The lyrical representative components of the new Christian volition must be consonant with the evident facts of reality, offering relevant methods for living and believing. Such modern Christian presence must be in response to the doubt, the dissatisfaction, the disillusionment of the modern American youth. Offering answers and substantive meaning against the growing shallowness of American life. Effecting a stronger community, a richer cultural identity, individuality and a substantiative moral reason.

Todays expanding information culture breeds a determination to explore new forms of social justice, equity and opportunity. Raising the standards and expectations for what shall be perceived as substantive quality. Urban ministries must dig deeper in seeking to obtain relationships in their communities. The suspicion and scrutiny of secular youth must be met with a credible, informed disposition, not to be dismissed as old hat. Ministries must not rely on past cultural identities to define who they are today. The new Christian volition is not deterred in finding that its back is against the wall. Past failure proposes the challenge of overcoming the conflicting circumstances of today. Christian endurance is at home when circumstances are stacked against it. Such virtues flourish in a community which takes action together, stands together, overcomes together.