Numbers [don't] matter

It's been a sobering few days looking at the numbers and statistics for college-aged students in Pierce Co.  From what I can figure, there are about 80,000 college-age people in Pierce Co.  Of that, a large chunk sits right here in Puyallup.  The sad thing, is that most of those students don't know who Christ is. Or if they do, they have some warped version of Christ in their minds, causing them to reject the Christian message altogether.  At best, about 17% of those 80,000 students are Christian.

Emily and I have been called to spread the gospel to this missing generation in one of the most secular areas of the country.  And what a daunting task that is.

But if God has called us to be the salt of the earth and the light in the darkness, then that is what we will do.  And there is no more engaging a mission than to spread God's word among those who have such a need for true hope, joy, grace, mercy, and love, that only Christ and His message can bring.

God has called us to transform lives.  And sometimes we think that it's ok in church circles to not worry about numbers.  But when there is only one church that is effectively ministering to 13,600 souls, we need to stand up and pay attention. We need to make sure that we understand that numbers matter, souls matter, and that this many unsaved people matters to God.

As we begin this journey, let's pray for souls, for numbers, for depth, for salvation!  Consider joining us on this journey.  How?  Pray for numbers.  Pray for souls.  Pray for Ian and Emily.  Give.  Contact Ian at ian@bethanysite.com to learn more about how to give to the college ministry at Bethany Baptist Church.

Let's let the world know that 1 in 13,600 just isn't good enough!