Discover the heartbeat of a city through the lens of Jesus’ letters to the seven churches in Revelation.
Dear Detroit: A Love Letter from Jesus
Detroit’s story is woven into the fabric of faith, resilience, and hope. In Dear Detroit, the timeless words of Jesus to the Seven Churches of Revelation meet the soul of our city—its struggles, triumphs, and promise of renewal.
What is Dear Detroit ?
Dear Detroit is a creative commentary—a unique blend of theological depth, cultural reflection, and artistic expression.
This book takes you on a journey through the Seven Letters to the Churches in Revelation, reimagined through the lens of Detroit’s rich history and resilient spirit. It connects the struggles, triumphs, and spiritual challenges of the early church to the heartbeat of our city today. Through compelling storytelling, vivid imagery, and thought-provoking insights, Dear Detroit invites readers to rediscover their first love, renew their faith, and embrace the hope of transformation that Jesus offers to His church—then and now.
In this book, you’ll discover Jesus’ letters to the churches in the ancient cities of:
• Ephesus: Remembering our first love in a city that never stops moving.
• Smyrna: Enduring trials and hardship with unwavering faith.
• Pergamum: Standing firm in the face of cultural compromise.
• Thyatira: Holding fast to truth amidst societal pressures.
• Sardis: Awakening from spiritual complacency.
• Philadelphia: Embracing open doors with faith and courage.
• Laodicea: Overcoming spiritual lukewarmness with passion.
about the authors
This book is a collaborative effort from passionate Detroiters who live and love the city. The authors are some of the pastors at Detroit Church, an interdenominational body of growing disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Sonny Smith – Lead Pastor, Creative Thinker, Designer, and Visionary
• Phonz Phillips – Pastor, Storyteller, Producer and Cultural Connector.
• Lindsay Hamby – Pastor, Curator, Farmer.