Who was Joe Rush?

Joe Rush was a very important friend to Urban Ministry in its earliest days. There is a plaque at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church (where our Work Teams are housed) with this message...

A gifted pastor, Joe served the Canterbury United Methodist Church from 1973-1987.

Joe was so deeply invested in mission and outreach, in assisting youth and adults in sharing "hands on ministry," that initially in his honor and now in his memory Urban Ministry has created the Joe Rush Center for Urban Development.

May his spirit, love, and compassion be multiplied by all that goes on here.

Dedicated to the Glory of God--May 7, 2006.