Sunday, October 26, 2008

Why Seattle?

Why Seattle?

Seattle is one of the most unchurched regions in America.
- Approximately 90% of the population does not attend church of any kind.

-Less than 4% are considered evangelical Bible-believing Christians.

-It is estimated that there are more evangelical Christians in Communist China than in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

-Seattle is a strong force of world influence.

-Home to major world-wide corporations: Microsoft, Starbucks, Boeing, and 
Amazon.com

-It is one of fifteen major cities in the United States.

- It is considered by many nations to have a leading impact on technology, 
international commerce, music, world religions, outdoor recreation, and 
environmental concerns.

Where in Seattle is The Commons (the church I will be serving)?
Arlington/Marysville are two cities closely linked to one another and provide a prime location for planting a church.

-This area is located north of Downtown Seattle on the fast-growing outskirts.

-It is strategically located on Interstate 5, a major highway for Seattle 
transportation.

-It provides affordable living for new families moving to Seattle or moving away from the city.

-With plenty of undeveloped land it is a major target for new housing developments and businesses. 

-There are thousands in this area with no church involvement and more are 
projected to come.