Pastor Joe began his work in Downtown San Diego in September 2009. His hope and desire is to see the people of Downtown transformed. By taking the role of a servant, he is learning about the people, the culture, and the needs of a very diverse area. It doesn't take long in the city to see diversity in many different forms; racial, economic, and lifestyle diversities, to name a few. Perhaps, one diversity that is not as recognizable is a religious diversity. San Diego, as you know, is one of the most unchurched areas in the country, Downtown may contain the highest percent of unchurched and dechurched people. This presents a great challenge for us, yet an incredible opportunity as well.
Having been in San Diego for only four months, we have been able to start a Bible Study for downtown professionals on Wednesday afternoons, a sign that we are striving to meet the Spiritual needs of the 70,000 commuters who make a daily drive into the city. We have also been in contact with some of the 35,000 residents who call downtown home, and are working with them to develop small groups; connecting them to each other in an individualistic culture, but also connecting them into a relationship with Jesus Christ. We also have teamed up and volunteered with other Christian non-profit agencies to meet the needs of the 4,000 person homeless population. We continue to take seriously the Great Commission of making more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.
A great vision to meet a great need! Your vision will come to pass because it's God's vision, and because it meets the real needs of people. Keep up the awesome work!
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