Since the late 1970s, the United States has recognized May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants (May 1843) and the contributions of the Chinese to the transcontinental railroad (completed May 1869). In recognition of this month, the U. S. Census bureau released […]
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My family and I love going to an orchard near our home to pick apples. This is something we have done for several years when they are in season. Now, while I could not tell you the names of the different types of apples found there, which ones are best […]
We May Look Alike and Talk Alike But We are ...
The U. S. Census Bureau released some important information last week on the fastest growing areas in the country. You may find the press release HERE. As you look at the tables below, you’ll notice information on both metro and micro areas of the country. As you prayerfully consider where […]
The Fastest Growing Areas in the U.S.
The Christian Post recently released an article addressing the decline in churches in Rhode Island. While there are Kingdom Citizens faithfully preaching the gospel in the highways and hedges, more laborers are greatly needed. Only 2% of the population of the state is evangelical, with one evangelical church for every […]
Have You Considered Rhode Island?
The U. S. Census Bureau recently released some important findings on the growth of our cities. The United States has been a highly urbanized country for many years. This recent information supports the reality that the urban contexts are growing at a faster rate than the rest of the nation. […]
Growth in U. S. Urban Population
Roland Allen’s writings have had an influence on my missiology. This is a bit humorous–a high church, Tractarian, Anglican making a major impact on a fourth generation Southern Baptist from the Appalachian foothills in Kentucky. Crazy. With 2012 marking 100 years since the publication of Missionary Methods: St. Paul’s or […]