Church and the Stressed Out City
As we prepare to head to Chicago to launch Soul City Church we know that we will face unique opportunities and unique challenges to live out the Kingdom of God in the City. We recently came across an article in Forbes that rated Chicago as the Country’s most Stressed Out City…for the Second Year in a row! Awesome.
Forbes sites that over crowding, poor air quality, a high 11% unemployment rate and free-falling home values have created a cocktail of constant worry affecting many in the Windy City. Again…awesome.
So, the question is – What can a church do to love and serve the Stressful Realities of people in their city. We all know that Chicago isn’t the only stressed out place on the planet. As our lives grow ever complex, Stress seems to be a given. So what do we do? How do we live? How do we serve? How do we create a City of Peace in the midst of so much Stress?
We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas…
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Sep 04, 2009 @ 6:03 pm
william de jesus
Part 1:Hello my name is willie ..a prayer warrior for the body.A a dear friend e-mail me your mission statement.. because this is where i stand in prayer..You guys are awesome and truly walk with the Master.We are now in a time,season that our Lord is calling "The Heart of God Company" and i feel very strongly that you are it's first fruit…1 tim.2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications,prayers,intercessions,and giving of thanks be made for all men,for kings and all who are in authority,that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverance.For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.I just want to encourage you in your journey and mission"To thine own self be true"don't stop doing what you are doing and never change who you are!follow your heart..For true love will casts out all fear.My family not only the city of Chicago,but our Nation and Church body will follow..Everyone is looking for a new way John 14:6 Jesus said "I am the way,truth,and the life.No one comes to the father except through Me.You have it all simplicity…the a.b.c's Amor Agape..
Sep 06, 2009 @ 10:52 pm
william de jesus
Part2:I will be following you..making prayer and intercession on your behalf as our LORD moves in this season..and into 2010 with fresh vision..revelation and the Master's heart.amen lv.b.willie
Sep 06, 2009 @ 10:58 pm
marc mantasoot
forbes is depressing. willie's prayer encouraging. not sure what to do. i'll wait. but maybe that call to simplicity is more important than i thought. looking forward to your launching. peace.
Sep 11, 2009 @ 2:01 am