New York City is a larger Spanish-speaking city than several Latin American capitals. Take a stroll along Roosevelt Ave. in Queens, and it wouldn't be difficult to encounter people from the majority of the nations that make up Latin America all in a single neighborhood. A subway ride to … [Read more...] about Latin American Population Larger Than Some Latin American Capitals
Indians in Tampa Bay
In recent years, Indians have represented the largest global diaspora in the world. In 2019, there were 17.5 million Indian migrants living outside of India. This dwarfs the next largest global diasporas, including Mexico, China, or Russia as well as other large global migrations. The global Indian … [Read more...] about Indians in Tampa Bay
Afghans in New York City
Afghanistan has been ranked, by Open Doors, as the 2nd most dangerous country to be a Christian. Disciples of Jesus in Afghanistan must be extremely secretive or risk their lives. And considering the long history of military involvement by the United States and its allies, it might seem impossible … [Read more...] about Afghans in New York City
Chinese in New York City
Do you know which city has the largest Chinese population outside of Asia? You guessed it; New York City. In fact, only Dominicans represent a larger foreign born population than Chinese migrants in New York. If a New Yorker is asked about the city's major Chinatown centers, they will likely refer … [Read more...] about Chinese in New York City
West Africans in Philadelphia
Central to the strategy of Global City Mission is to catalyze disciple-making in metro areas with significant global diversity. Global cities are strategic mission fields for reaching people from around the world.Philadelphia is one of the oldest gateway cities in the United States for international … [Read more...] about West Africans in Philadelphia
Remembering George Barnard
George Barnard, founder of the GCMI Board of Directors, met the embrace of our Lord Jesus on March 16, 2020.The first time I met George Barnard was at a breakfast meeting at a diner in Abilene, TX in 1999. I was looking for partners to help send me as an urban missionary to New York City, and … [Read more...] about Remembering George Barnard
One Kingdom
It was 19 years ago in the East Bronx, but it’s a moment seared into my memory. “There is a need. There is a need here.” He repeated it, encouraging me to plant a church essentially walking distance from where his own church assembled. I was looking into other neighborhoods, but he encouraged me to … [Read more...] about One Kingdom
Listening & Shifts in the Religious Landscape
A few days ago I came across an article on BBC about increased secularization or post-religious trends in the Arab world. It jumped out at me because it reflected the encounters our team has had repeatedly. The research indicated an upsurge in post-religious life, but it also showed the trend as … [Read more...] about Listening & Shifts in the Religious Landscape
Hidden in Plain Sight
Recently, I picked up a Chinese friend to go get Chinese food together (REAL Chinese food). As I drove, he gave me directions to a shopping strip with which I was very familiar. As we pulled into the parking lot, I was surprised because I had been to half the shops in this strip and never would have … [Read more...] about Hidden in Plain Sight