1. Brief Introduction to Urban Ministry

2. Urbanization of the World
Population Growth
Adam to 1830 = 1 Billion
1830 to 1930 = 2 Billion
1930 to 1960 = 3 Billion
1960 to 1975 = 4 Billion
1975 to 1987 = 5 Billion
1987 to 1996 = 6 Billion
1996 to 2005 = 6.5 Billion
2005 to 2010 = 6.9 Billion

3. Urbanization of the World
Growth of Megacities
1800 – one city over 1 million (London)
1972 – 0ver 100 cities 1 million; 13 over 5 million; 4 over 10 million
2005 – 400 over 1 million, 65 over 5 million

4. World’s 20 Largest Urban Areas In millions
Tokyo, Japan 36.7
Delhi, India (below Manila 4 years ago)
 São Paulo, Brazil 18.5 – 20.3 (2010 per U.N.)
 Bombay (Mumbai), India 19.0 – 20.0
 Mexico City, Mexico 22.5 – 19.5
 New York, USA
 Calcutta, India
Seoul, Korea 20.3
Osaka, Japan 17.9
Shanghai, China 11.8 – 16.6
Manila, Philippines 13.8

5. World’s 20 Largest Urban Areas In millions
Los Angeles, USA 16.6
Cairo, Egypt 14.7
Buenos Aires, Argentina 13.4
Jakarta, Indonesia 13.4
Moscow, Russia 13.2
Karachi, Pakistan
London, UK 11.8
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 11.2
Istanbul, Turkey 10.6

6. 10 Largest Cities in the World In millions
Shanghai
Mumbai
Karachi
Delhi
Istanbul
Sao Paulo
Moscow
Seoul
Beijing
Mexico City 8.8

7. 20 Largest Cities in the U.S. In millions
New York 8.0
Los Angeles 3.7
Chicago 2.9
Houston 2.0
Philadelphia 1.5
Phoenix 1.3
San Diego 1.2
Dallas 1.2
San Antonio 1.1
Detroit 1.0

8. 20 Largest Cities in the U.S.
San Jose .9
Indianapolis .8
San Francisco .8
Jacksonville .7
Columbus .7
Austin .65
Baltimore .65
Memphis .65
Milwaukee .6
Boston .6

9. Urban Ministry World Class City
City of 1 million or more
International linkage or function
Half of the world lives in cities (3 Billion)
Most in the twenty largest cities

10. Urban Ministry Urbanite characteristics Complex cultural situation
Cultural relativism and pluralism
Materialistic emphasis
Communities disintegrating and changing
Impersonal
Fast-paced

11. Urban Ministry Urban Challenges Cultural Crises Nationalism
Poverty
Violence
Oppression and injustice
Nationalism
Restriction on missionary work
Revival of non-Christian Religions
Growth of secularism in Western societies

12. Urban Ministry Two Main Barriers to Effective Urban Ministry
Barriers in the city environment
Barriers in the church

13. Urban Ministry Barriers in the city or environment Ethnic situations
Structural and political
Diversity
Change and movement
Impersonal environment

14. Urban Ministry Barriers in the church
Acculturized, traditionalized ministry training of our colleges
Rural mentality of evangelists and church leaders
Failure to take advantage of opportunities
Fear of cities
Lack of convincing ethic among Christians
Lack of understanding of urban realities

15. Urban Ministry Biblical Beginnings of Christianity
Began in urban centers
Spread to other urban centers
Spread to rural areas

16. Urban Ministry Developing a Model of Urban Ministry
Small group methodologies
Holistic ministries
Ethnic groups & homogeneous units
Felt needs to spiritual needs
Working within communities