We are ready to take on our second full day and our first day serving in Miami! We had an orientation last night from the wonderful Chelsea Brady who gave us some facts to get an idea of the city in general:
Miami
-5th largest US city (5.5 million people)
-home to headquarters of 1,400 multination corporations
-160 countries and 140 languages represented here
-least churches city in the nation
-considered capital of Latin America
-56% Hispanic
-Political and Law Enforcement corruption prevalent (Look up recent story of 2 drunken police officers)
-Individuals "baggage" or background is so complex it can be difficult knowing where to begin spiritually
-Highest in abortions per capita in the Nation (available in places such as cosmetic surgery centers)
-36% of population living at or below poverty line yet it is considered the 5th richest city in the world
Along with all this, Miami is related to metaphorically a prostitute; people come to play, enjoy her, and take all they can from her, but do not intend to ever give back or pour into her.
All these make Miami a strategic place for ministry, reaching not only the city but the world.
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