The Aaron Renn Show JON TYSON: Urban Church in the Negative World
Aug 26, 2024
Jon Tyson, founding pastor of Church of the City in New York, dives into the evolving landscape of urban ministry post-COVID. He explores the challenges of a transient city and the unique characteristics of Generation Z, who are less inclined to plant churches. Tyson discusses cultural shifts, the impact of migration on Manhattan, and how social media is bridging gaps in cultural understanding. He emphasizes the need for respectful dialogue in ministry and offers insights on guiding spiritual explorations in today's society.
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NYC Population Churn and Ministry
- New York City's high population churn makes discipleship challenging, as pastors have limited time with congregants.
- John Tyson emphasizes the emotional toll of constantly building and losing relationships due to people moving.
Post-COVID Church Decline
- COVID accelerated cultural shifts and mistrust of institutions.
- It also decimated church plants and discouraged new ones, particularly impacting established work like Tim Keller's.
Gen Z and Church Planting
- Gen Z displays declining interest in church planting, possibly due to mistrust and church hurt.
- They seem drawn to kingdom-focused work outside formal church structures.