The Bible begins in a garden but ends in a city. Here are stories born of a remarkable congregation's century-plus ministry from their sanctuary's pews to the pavement of the hurly-burly, bawdy, boisterous city. David Shirey introduces a cast of characters who have in common an uncommon tenacity and tenderness. Ella on bended knee with her toenail clippers. Cliff the barber with his toolbox and Bible, praying on the roof at the base of the steeple. Carol orchestrating the mother of all Vacation Bible Schools. Millie's unbounded munificence to neighbors in need. From the asphalt streets of St. Louis' near south side, here are thirty stories of urban ministry paved with gospel gladness. Enjoy!