Books on Rescue Missions, City Missions & The Salvation Army

by City Vision University

Season 1

Building The Old Time Religion: Women Evangelists In The Progressive Era By Unknown Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "Building the Old Time Religion: Women Evangelists in the Progressive Era" by Unknown published in 2015. This is A historical analysis of women evangelists in the Progressive Era who established rescue homes and missions, combining humanitarian relief with Christian evangelism to aid marginalized populations. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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Stories From The Shelter: A Lawyer's Ministry With God's Children Who Are Homeless By Blake W. Barrow Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "Stories from the Shelter: A Lawyer's Ministry with God's Children who are Homeless" by Blake W. Barrow published in 2014. This is A former trial lawyer shares personal stories from his time running the Rescue Mission of El Paso, detailing his Christian ministry and the lives of the homeless individuals struggling with poverty, abandonment, and addiction. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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An Association Perspective On Rescue Missions And Hud-Driven Approaches To Housing By Association Of Gospel Rescue Missions Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "An Association Perspective on Rescue Missions and HUD-Driven Approaches to Housing" by Association of Gospel Rescue Missions published in 2014. This is A perspective document outlining the consensus of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions on HUD-driven approaches to housing, addressing factors contributing to homelessness, the government's response, and the role of faith-based rescue missions. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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The Tension Of Counter-Cultural Rescue Ministries Seeking Support From The Current Culture By James R. Davison Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "The Tension of Counter-Cultural Rescue Ministries Seeking Support from the Current Culture" by James R. Davison published in 2013. This is A Doctor of Ministry project report exploring the tension gospel rescue missions face between remaining faithful to their core biblical convictions and navigating socio-political and financial pressures while serving the poor. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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A Critique Of The Ecclesiology, Missiology And Sociology Of The Mission-Shaped Church Report By Gareth Powell Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "A critique of the ecclesiology, missiology and sociology of the Mission-shaped Church report" by Gareth Powell published in 2013. This is This dissertation explores the Church of England report Mission-Shaped Church and its subsequent secondary and synodical legislation, critically examining its missiology, ecclesiology, and sociology in light of historic Anglican approaches, the theology of William Temple, and the sociology of Zygmunt Bauman. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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Deep Roots By Association Of Gospel Rescue Missions Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "Deep Roots" by Association of Gospel Rescue Missions published in 2013. This is A historical overview of the 100-year history of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), originally known as the International Union of Gospel Missions, detailing its founding, leaders, and evolution in serving the homeless and addicted. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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Village Of Hope By Lela Gilbert Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "Village of Hope" by Lela Gilbert published in 2011. This is The book details the history, programs, and development of the Orange County Rescue Mission's Village of Hope. It highlights the facility's comprehensive faith-based approach, emphasizing how beautiful environments and practical support help homeless individuals and families rebuild their lives. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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Faith-Based Programs And Their Influence On Homelessness By Ben Gray Bass Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "Faith-Based Programs and Their Influence on Homelessness" by Ben Gray Bass published in 2009. This is This article examines the crucial role of faith-based organizations in providing prevention and intervention services to address homelessness in America, highlighting how these programs supply housing, rehabilitation, and support to facilitate recovery. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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A Step Of Faith: The History Of The Durham Rescue Mission By Andrea Higgins Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "A Step of Faith: The History of the Durham Rescue Mission" by Andrea Higgins published in 2006. This is A comprehensive history of the Durham Rescue Mission, founded by Ernie and Gail Mills in 1974, detailing their faith-based programs to provide shelter, addiction recovery, and support to the homeless and underprivileged in Durham, North Carolina. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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Takin' It To The Streets—Again By Joe Colaizzi Book Summary

This is an audio summary provided by City Vision University of the book "Takin' It to the Streets—Again" by Joe Colaizzi published in 2005. This is An account of the author's leadership at the Kansas City Rescue Mission, detailing the organization's history, its struggle to relocate, and the stories of homeless individuals whose lives were transformed by Christian ministry. This audio summary was developed using NotebookLM.

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May 27, 2026

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