People from all over the world are choosing to live and minister in poor neighborhoods, growing friendships and churches with their new neighbors for the glory of God and the transformation of the community. But it's a life that brings challenge after challenge, and many leaders are not prepared to sustain themselves and their ministries long-term.

So what does it mean to truly thrive in urban poor ministry? T. Aaron Smith asked 100 incarnational leaders, current and former, to answer that question with him. Integrating more than 12 years' worth of stories from his own ministry in Manila, Smith walks new and prospective missional leaders through key lessons that will help them to stay longer and participate more effectively in their urban poor contexts. This guide provides valuable insights to anyone who wants to love their neighbors more deeply and meaningfully-- without burning out.