Jude Tiersma

About the Author

Jude Tiersma is a visionary theologian and urban missionary whose work bridges the gap between faith and the vibrant, often challenging realities of city life. With decades of experience serving in Los Angeles' underserved communities, she founded the Tochtli Christian Center, a beacon of hope offering education, arts, and spiritual guidance to immigrant families. Tiersma's insights draw from her deep engagement with urban poverty, cultural diversity, and the transformative power of the gospel in concrete jungles. Her writing invites readers to reimagine theology not in abstract terms but through the lens of neighborly love and justice, challenging churches to embrace mission in the heart of the metropolis. A professor emerita at Fuller Theological Seminary, she continues to inspire a new generation of urban ministers.