Feb
3

Super Bowl 2012 Part 2

written by JD

In the previous post in this two-part series, I provided some of the numbers regarding the Evangelicals present in the metro areas of New York, Boston, and Indianapolis. Today, I want to share with you some of the general demographic information on these areas.  As you consider your missionary labors in these communities, these numbers [...]

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Feb
1

Super Bowl 2012 (Numbers on the Battlefields)

written by J.D.

Before we get too tied up in the game and the commercials–if you are not already–I wanted to take a moment and turn our attention toward the cities behind the teams.  And behind the cities, we find the people. And among the people, a great battle is taking place.  This one is not on the [...]

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Oct
11

The Peoples of Nashville

written by J.D.

The Nashville Baptist Association has self-published a book titled The Peoples of Nashville, providing a glimpse into some of the major people groups living in their city.  This book contains numerous pictures and is highly informative.  It is also very practical in nature–offering ways for churches to minister to the nations living around them. I [...]

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Sep
20

Taking the Shortcut in Missions

written by JD

Every morning I take my children to school.  And every morning we enter into the crazy car pool drop-off line.  Crazy? Yes! Efficient? Well, that depends on whether or not you are in a hurry. All the parents enter campus and snake their way around the school’s property, until they reach the designated drop-off point.  [...]

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Sep
15

Missions Today: Is the West Learning from the Rest?

written by JD

“In great areas of Asia, Africa, and Oceania, the church grows steadily and even spectacularly.  But in the areas dominated by modern Western culture (whether in its capitalist or socialist political expression) the church is shrinking and the gospel appears to fall on deaf ears.  It would seem, therefore, that there is no higher priority [...]

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Jul
26

To the World Through the Stomach

written by JD

For sometime I have wondered about the potential of using the culinary passions and skills of Kingdom Citizens to reach into parts of the world where few are able to go. Why?  Because I believe the way to the heart of many people is through their stomachs.  No, I am not referring to feeding the [...]

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Jun
29

The Past in Review

written by JD

Summer is here.  And along with summer comes vacation.  In light of my plans to experience rest and family and refrain from blogging, I thought I would leave you with a few of my previous posts from the past year-and-a-half.  That way, whenever you are having problems sleeping over the next several days, you can [...]

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Jun
27

United States-Still Number Three

written by JD

The population of the United States currently stands at 311,641,092, making it the third largest country in the world. Today, the U. S. Census Bureau released the following information: Through 2050, the United States is projected to remain in third place behind India and China among the world’s most populous countries. Although the United States [...]

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May
31

Hispanic Populations in Selected U.S. Metro Areas

written by JD

Last week, Pew Hispanic released some new information on the Hispanic population in the United States. You can find the 12-page pdf report HERE. You will also want to check out this helpful interactive map as well (see HERE).  It provides a glimpse into 30 metropolitan areas. You can also find a statistical profile for [...]

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May
24

Thank You!

written by JD

It has been over a year since I started this blog.  In today’s post, I want to say thank you for your encouragement and share a little about the site.  Check out the video below:  

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