SAN DIEGO – AMERICA’S FINEST CITY
GLOBAL CITY
There are around 3.4 million people in San Diego County. SD is a diverse, global city with more than 100 languages spoken. SD shares a border with Tijuana, and is 35% latino. People from around the world have been drawn to the climate. Refugees have been rebuilding their lives here for decades. God is bringing the nations to us.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
There are around 250,000 college students in SD County, in universities that include San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, University of San Diego, and Cal State San Marcos. There is a strong network of community colleges, such as Grossmont College & Mesa College. We have a chance to share Christ with thousands of students!
GLOBAL INFLUENCE
As we reach people in San Diego, we can touch the world. Companies like Apple, Qualcomm, Sony, Lockheed Martin, Google, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and others all have 10,000+ employees in San Diego. Tourism, professional sports, and entertainment are frequent in SD, and they are chances to share Jesus.
MILITARY FAMILIES
San Diego has a rich history with the US Military because of its location as a port city and a border city on the Pacific. There are 12 different Marine, NAVY, and Coast Guard installations in San Diego County. There are over 115,000 active duty military, 230,000+ veterans, and 356,000 defense related jobs. As men and women serve, they & their families need our support.
GOSPEL OPPORTUNITY
NEED FOR THE GOSPEL
In San Diego County, 12% of people claim Evangelical Christianity. In the same study, we find that only about half of those (around 6% of total population) are even loosely connected with an Evangelical local church. With over 3.1 million unchurched, the harvest is plentiful!
GOAL: REACH 1% OF SD
In San Diego County, if we were to reach 1% of the unreached population, that would be 27,125 people. We are praying for God not only for decisions, but for disciples who are rooted in Christ, connected at healthy churches, and committed to living on mission.
OPPORTUNITY IN ADVERSITY
San Diego is one of the most expensive cities in the US, and much of the cost is found in housing. The culture in SD would be consider Post or Pre-Christian, as many are unaware of the true Gospel of Jesus. There are great needs in marriages, families, mental health, community engagement, and more. At the deepest level, this is a spiritual conflict. We know Jesus is greater, and we see Him working! Every church plant represents changed lives, and we can’t wait to share the stories with you.