Evangelism and Mission
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- Written by: Dale Appleby
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Growing Churches & Multiplying Disciples in the Mega-City: Are we up to it?
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One of the questions I have often pondered is how the church can grow in a mega-city? There are plenty of people for sure. In some ways the modern city is like the first city of refuge, Babel, in that it is a place where people congregate for their security and livelihood. But mega-cities are at the same time scattered places. Distance, the tyranny of traffic, the isolation of high rise apartments, and the ubiquitous security defences tend to separate rather then bring people together.
How could the church grow in such an environment? With difficulty, is the short answer. The external and internal constraints are great. But before I get too far ahead of myself, some will ask why does the church need to grow? And which church are we talking about?
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