S1E2. David Nasmith & Jerry McAuley: The Interconnected Histories of the City Mission and Rescue Mission Movements

This podcast traces the interconnected histories of the City Mission and Gospel Rescue Mission movements.David Nasmith is the founder of the global City Mission Movement. The City Mission movement inspired its American manifestation in the Gospel Rescue Mission movement, which was founded by Jerry McAuley. It explores the foundational principles and operational approaches of both movements, highlighting their shared emphasis on interdenominationalism, holistic care, and serving the urban poor, while also noting distinctions in their initial focus and evolution. The podcast also describes how these movements formalized through organizations like Citygate Network in the US and City Mission Movement UK, examining their contemporary activities, challenges, and funding models.You can read about how this podcast fits within the Rescue Mission History Project here or using the link below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rescuemissions.cityvision.edu