“I never expected to fight back tears as I read a book on urban church life, but I did as I read this. I couldn't help but imagine a leader reading this book and finding the charge to immerse himself in a city for the sake of the kingdom. The very thought of it all struck me as to how Christ is still building his church, still uprooting the powers, still reigning from the heavenly places. The book is aflame with Christ, his gospel, his love for the city, his mercy to the poor. If you're tired of the same old models, and the same old discussions, and if you're ready to join Jesus in something different, something dangerous, read this book.”
- Russell D. Moore Dean The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“A book on missional intentionality that doesn't lose sight of the atoning work of Christ is what we needed in this conversation about what it means to be "for the city." I am grateful for both Darrin and Matt for helping us see through so many of the hollow "slippery slope" arguments on this subject. You should read this book!”
- Matt Chandler Lead Pastor The Village Church

“The Journey has been pivotal in the maturing of my faith and coming to truly understand the Gospel. As a result of that I have been more confident in sharing my faith and explaining who God is and what He's done on the platform he gave me. The Journey has also shown me what it is to be communal and actually love on a city, not just spiritually, but physically and materially. I highly recommend this book if you want be challenged to love your city better.”
- Mark Clayton Wide Receiver St. Louis Rams

“Biblical. Practical. Insightful. In For the City, you will find all three-a rare, refreshing triple play in a book on church ministry. If you want to reach the urban masses with the Word of God-read this book, reflect on its truths, and apply it to your ministry.”
- Dr. James MacDonald, Senior Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel HarvestBibleChapel.org

“For the City is that rare work of missiology that is both biblical and evangelical but also uniquely confessional. Should be required reading for every aspiring church planter and for those interested in gospel-powered transformation in the modern world.”
- Jared C. Wilson Pastor and author of Your Jesus is Too Safe

“I picked this book up, started reading it, and did not put it down until I finished it. Darrin and Matt have written a book that is interesting and insightful. And, it is brutally honest and transparent as they share their successes and failures, the highs and lows of planting a church and going hard in ministry. The goal of the book is that readers will, "catch a vision of biblical ministry, ministry done by churches that preach and serve as Jesus intended." They have succeeded.”
- Dr. Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“I've had the unique opportunity of being a part of both the Austin Stone and The Journey in St. Louis. Learning from both Darrin and Matt has been a huge blessing. These are amazing men of God who I look up to and admire. This book is a must read for anybody looking to grow in their Christian walk.”
- Matt Holliday left-fielder for the St Louis Cardinals

“For too long churches have seen the city as their resource for growth, instead of being the resource for the city. Matt & Darrin are two young pastors that have with sound theology, deliberate practice lived out what "missional" truly is all about. I have followed both of them for years and it's not just talk with them, but it's real and it's what their churches are all about. I predict this book is going to do very very good.”
- Bob Roberts, Jr. Senior Pastor NorthWood Church Author: Transformation, Real Time Connections

“The Austin Stone has been one of the most exciting things to happen to the city of Austin in my 13 years here. It's impact on the city, the University of Texas, my team and my family is immeasurable. Read Matt and Darrin's book to see why.”
- Rick Barnes Head Coach University of Texas Basketball

“My two friends, Darrin and Matt have written a very interesting and informative book on how to reach the 'CITY' wherever it is with a Gospel centric approach to teaching and a sensitivity to the needs of that city's culture. Very well done and could be an outline for future church plants on how to be effective for the cause of Christ in cities all over the world.”
- Billy Hornsby President of ARC, Association of Related Churches

“Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter not only have a heart for the city; they also know how to actually impact a city - and that's a far more difficult thing to do. You'll find their story, the values behind their story, their transparency and practical advice to be transformative no matter where God has placed you or called you to bring glory to his name.”
- Larry Osborne Author and Pastor North Coast Church, Vista, CA

“Darrin and Matt are guys who are actually doing what they write about. This work is not merely a research project of pipe dreams. With both their ministries being 10 years old or younger, they have accomplished in a short time what many would hope to do in a lifetime. For the City is a must read if you are looking to see guys who have an uncompromising commitment to the gospel that is matched by their churches execution of the gospel in the city.”
- Dr. Eric Mason Lead Pastor Epiphany Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA