Urban


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This is likely to be my last post before my family and I move from Louisville to Birmingham, where I have the honor of serving as one of the pastors of The Church at Brook Hills (you may read about my transition HERE). The movers arrived today. We are scheduled […]

The Big Move and Some Previous Posts


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In my last few posts, I have been drawing our attentions to the recently released data regarding the 2010 U. S. Congregational Membership Report. If you are interested in catching up, see my posts HERE and HERE. Previously, I pointed out the least evangelical counties in the United States. Doug […]

Least Reached Metro Areas in the U.S.


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Recently I shared about the release of the 2010 U. S. Congregational Membership Report.  I am pleased to know that some folks across the country are shifting through the numbers to guide their strategic planning.  I hope they are planning on sharing their findings with the rest of us. I […]

Least Reached Counties in the United States



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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.



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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