This document, the sixth of seven essays, investigates the relationship of the church, the university and urban society in the area of politics, education, and ministry. This manual describes a basic methodology of the project, "Action-research". The essay is of the "how to do it" breed, with a detailed description of the stages in an action-research project, some of the basic research tools, and suggestions regarding organization. Action-research, in which research is conceived as a process of political action, has demonstrated its utility as a training device for professionals and students as an organization tool for citizens' groups wishing to make an impact on their community. Related documents are HE 004 357, HE 004 367, and HE 004 355. (Author/MJM)