The Challenge of Urban North American Missions Today

The Challenge of Urban North American Missions Today

The Challenge of Urban North American Missions Today

SFCSFCA Catalytic 10 YearsA Catalytic 10 Years

Did you know?Did you know?• What is America’s total population (rounded)?• What % of America is considered Urban vs.

Rural?• Name America’s top five most populated major

metro areas?• Immigrants (legal and illegal) account for what

percentage of America’s population in 2007?• Metro area with America’s largest immigrant

population?

• What is America’s total population (rounded)?• What % of America is considered Urban vs.

Rural?• Name America’s top five most populated major

metro areas?• Immigrants (legal and illegal) account for what

percentage of America’s population in 2007?• Metro area with America’s largest immigrant

population?

The Movement Back to BabelThe Movement Back to Babel

America’s PopulationAmerica’s Population

In the next four hours

There will be a net increase of 1,107 inhabitants living in America…this breaks down into:– 110 living in NYC and LA– 442 living in America’s top 25 cities– 887 living in Urban America– 220 living in Rural America

In the next four hours

There will be a net increase of 1,107 inhabitants living in America…this breaks down into:– 110 living in NYC and LA– 442 living in America’s top 25 cities– 887 living in Urban America– 220 living in Rural America

What is a city, urban?What is a city, urban?

• City…an incorporated municipality with definite boundaries and legal powers.

• Urban…population of at least 50,000 with a population density of at least 1,000 per square mile.

• City…an incorporated municipality with definite boundaries and legal powers.

• Urban…population of at least 50,000 with a population density of at least 1,000 per square mile.

What is Metro?What is Metro?

MSA…Metropolitan Statistical Areas…

An MSA has at least one urban area of 50K in population. It has an adjacent territory with a

high degree of social and economic integration with connecting transportation

ties.

MSA…Metropolitan Statistical Areas…

An MSA has at least one urban area of 50K in population. It has an adjacent territory with a

high degree of social and economic integration with connecting transportation

ties.

What is a Megacity?What is a Megacity?• Answer…cities with populations of 5

million inhabitants

• There were 41 world-wide in 2000. By 2015, the projection is that there will be 50.

• 23 of these megacities will have populations of over 10 million.

• Answer…cities with populations of 5 million inhabitants

• There were 41 world-wide in 2000. By 2015, the projection is that there will be 50.

• 23 of these megacities will have populations of over 10 million.

2005 Megacities 20152005 Megacities 2015

• Tokyo………….35.2

• Mexico City……19.4

• NYC……………18.7

• Sao Paulo……….18.3

• Bombay…………18.2

• Tokyo………….35.2

• Mexico City……19.4

• NYC……………18.7

• Sao Paulo……….18.3

• Bombay…………18.2

• Tokyo………….35.5

• Bombay………..21.9

• Mexico City……21.6

• Sao Paulo………20.5

• NYC……………19.9

• Tokyo………….35.5

• Bombay………..21.9

• Mexico City……21.6

• Sao Paulo………20.5

• NYC……………19.9

Worldwide UrbanizationWorldwide Urbanization

In 1900 – 13% or 220 million urbanites

In 1950 – 29% or 732 million urbanites

In 2005 – 49% or 3.2 billion urbanites

On May 23, 2007…..The World became Urban!

By 2050 – two-thirds or 6 billion people will live in urban communities…

In 1900 – 13% or 220 million urbanites

In 1950 – 29% or 732 million urbanites

In 2005 – 49% or 3.2 billion urbanites

On May 23, 2007…..The World became Urban!

By 2050 – two-thirds or 6 billion people will live in urban communities…

Urbanization FactorsUrbanization Factors

• In-Migration

• Immigration (legal and illegal)

• Population explosion births over deaths

• Jobs

• Education

• Climate

• In-Migration

• Immigration (legal and illegal)

• Population explosion births over deaths

• Jobs

• Education

• Climate

America’s CitiesAmerica’s Cities

Annual Migration 2000-2004Domestic population movement within the U.S.

Annual Migration 2000-2004Domestic population movement within the U.S.

• Northeast…………………………. – 246,816

• Midwest………………………….. – 161,198

• South……………………………….. 352,793

• West………………………………… 55,221

• Northeast…………………………. – 246,816

• Midwest………………………….. – 161,198

• South……………………………….. 352,793

• West………………………………… 55,221

Annual Migration 2000-2004Domestic Migration in 25 Largest Metro AreasAnnual Migration 2000-2004

Domestic Migration in 25 Largest Metro Areas

• Eighteen of the country’s 25 largest metro

areas experienced a net loss of residents

• Four areas…NYC/NJ; LA, Chicago, San

Francisco…experienced a net loss of more

than 60K annually

• Eighteen of the country’s 25 largest metro

areas experienced a net loss of residents

• Four areas…NYC/NJ; LA, Chicago, San

Francisco…experienced a net loss of more

than 60K annually

ImmigrationImmigration

• Nation’s immigrant population (legal and illegal) reached a record of 37.9 million in 2007

• Immigrants account for 1 in 8 U.S. residents, the highest in 80 years

• Nearly 1 in 3 immigrants is an illegal alien

• Half the illegal population is Mexican

• Since 2000, 10.3 immigrants have arrived…the highest seven-year period in U.S. history.

• Nation’s immigrant population (legal and illegal) reached a record of 37.9 million in 2007

• Immigrants account for 1 in 8 U.S. residents, the highest in 80 years

• Nearly 1 in 3 immigrants is an illegal alien

• Half the illegal population is Mexican

• Since 2000, 10.3 immigrants have arrived…the highest seven-year period in U.S. history.

Immigration 100 Million MoreImmigration 100 Million More

• Currently, 1.25 million legal and illegal

immigrants settle in the U.S. each year

• It is projected that by 2060 the U.S.

population will increase to 468 million.

• 105 million of that increase will come from

immigrants plus their descendents.

• This equates to 13 additional NYC’s

• Currently, 1.25 million legal and illegal

immigrants settle in the U.S. each year

• It is projected that by 2060 the U.S.

population will increase to 468 million.

• 105 million of that increase will come from

immigrants plus their descendents.

• This equates to 13 additional NYC’s

2007 Immigrant Populationin Metro Cities

2007 Immigrant Populationin Metro Cities

Immigrants account for 50-75% of major metro city growth in the U.S.

• Los Angles County……………..50%

• NYC…………………………….46.7%

• Chicago………………………….35%

Immigrants account for 50-75% of major metro city growth in the U.S.

• Los Angles County……………..50%

• NYC…………………………….46.7%

• Chicago………………………….35%

Denominational Strength in our Urban Communities

Denominational Strength in our Urban Communities

What did you hear?

What does this mean?

What did you hear?

What does this mean?

Principles and ValuesPrinciples and ValuesSpiritual and Practical Boundaries that guide

and/or lead to spiritual effectiveness

Our Lord Asks UsOur Lord Asks Us

To expose His Glory

To extend His Kingdom

To expose His Glory

To extend His Kingdom

Strategic Outcomes Strategic Outcomes

• Disciples making disciples

• Impacting the Community

• Mission Engagement (local and global)

• Baptisms

• Giving

• Disciples making disciples

• Impacting the Community

• Mission Engagement (local and global)

• Baptisms

• Giving

Core ValuesCore ValuesStrategic Focus Cities

Core Values are statements of biblical integrity. They are our framework and corner stone for

how we seek to minister to people and their communities.

Core Values are statements of biblical integrity. They are our framework and corner stone for

how we seek to minister to people and their communities.

Like a lighthouse piercing the darkness, core values illuminate

healthy partnerships.

Like a lighthouse piercing the darkness, core values illuminate

healthy partnerships.

Experience proves that shared values spawn a shared focus on spiritual objectives. Though the priority of

values may only be similar, if values are not complimentary, lack of focus may

result.

Experience proves that shared values spawn a shared focus on spiritual objectives. Though the priority of

values may only be similar, if values are not complimentary, lack of focus may

result.

Prayer that PermeatesPrayer that Permeates

SFC values prayer as the propelling priority of all aspects and phases of the process in that prayer provides access to God and His power, guidance and brokenness which are

essential to spiritually impacting communities.

SFC values prayer as the propelling priority of all aspects and phases of the process in that prayer provides access to God and His power, guidance and brokenness which are

essential to spiritually impacting communities.

Holiness: Spirit before SkillHoliness: Spirit before Skill

We value holiness as a necessity to both express obedience and to know His biblical empowerment. As humility permeates the personal and corporate lives of all involved in SFC the Spirit empowers.

We value holiness as a necessity to both express obedience and to know His biblical empowerment. As humility permeates the personal and corporate lives of all involved in SFC the Spirit empowers.

Intentional Holistic ApproachIntentional Holistic Approach

We value intentionality as the discipline of following God’s vision and benchmark for all strategy and implementation. It requires focus and commitment to uncompromising excellence with integrity. It is best expressed through biblically holistic processes that birth ownership and self-sustaining ministries in the local church.

We value intentionality as the discipline of following God’s vision and benchmark for all strategy and implementation. It requires focus and commitment to uncompromising excellence with integrity. It is best expressed through biblically holistic processes that birth ownership and self-sustaining ministries in the local church.

Self-sustaining/Local ChurchSelf-sustaining/Local Church

We value biblical processes that lead to strong Holy Spirit reliant local Churches that take personal ownership and have a desire to go to a new level of commitment.

We value biblical processes that lead to strong Holy Spirit reliant local Churches that take personal ownership and have a desire to go to a new level of commitment.

Effectiveness: Quality then QuantityEffectiveness: Quality then Quantity

SFC values effectiveness as doing right things right by ensuring ministry is embedded with a DNA focused upon self-sustaining long-term results. It requires the willingness to change and paying close attention to how the Spirit is working locally.

SFC values effectiveness as doing right things right by ensuring ministry is embedded with a DNA focused upon self-sustaining long-term results. It requires the willingness to change and paying close attention to how the Spirit is working locally.

Kingdom Minded PartnershipsKingdom Minded Partnerships

SFC values Kingdom Minded Partnerships both sacred and secular that effectively and intentionally lead to spiritual transformation and Kingdom impact.

SFC values Kingdom Minded Partnerships both sacred and secular that effectively and intentionally lead to spiritual transformation and Kingdom impact.

Grassroots OwnershipGrassroots Ownership

SFC values Grassroots Ownership as the means to empower and mobilize lay leadership in all aspects of SFC. It enables all local members of the Body of Christ to be involved in impacting the city.

SFC values Grassroots Ownership as the means to empower and mobilize lay leadership in all aspects of SFC. It enables all local members of the Body of Christ to be involved in impacting the city.

SERVANT LEADERSHIPSERVANT LEADERSHIP

SFC values Servant Leadership as the catalyst upon which vision is born, cast and realized. It models a passion for God’s agenda and applies proper stewardship to all resources, both spiritual and temporal.

SFC values Servant Leadership as the catalyst upon which vision is born, cast and realized. It models a passion for God’s agenda and applies proper stewardship to all resources, both spiritual and temporal.

What to look for…What to look for…

• A sense of desperation and/or brokenness

• A genuine humility that leads to authentic and healthy relationships

• A sense of wonder and awe that the Lord is beginning to move in our midst

• A sense of desperation and/or brokenness

• A genuine humility that leads to authentic and healthy relationships

• A sense of wonder and awe that the Lord is beginning to move in our midst