"Then Joshua son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, "Go, view the land, especially Jericho." - Joshua 2:1, NRSV
Geographical Questions
- Where is your church?
- Where is your church in relation to other churches in your denomination?
- Where is your church in relation to other denominations? Other religions?
- Which ethnic groups dominate your church's local area?
- Does your church's demographics match the local area?
- How "young" or "old" are the people in the area?
- How "young" or "old" is your church by comparison?
Social- Geography Questions
- Where do the wealthiest people live?
- Where do the poorest people live?
- Who are the "power players" in each ethnic or economic group? Where do they live?
- What are the major industries and businesses in the area?
- Which areas are most in need of assistance?
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
- See "Strategic Resources," above
2010 - 2050 Evangelism Horizon
US Census Bureau Projections: 2010-2050:
- By 2050 US Population could number 400 million people
- Age groups 25-44 and 45-64 will both be TWICE as large as the 18-24 age group.
- 25-44 year olds will make up the largest segment of the US Population
Data-based Questions
- Who does this suggest the UMC as a denomination ought to consider evangelizing?
- Is the UMC now in a favorable position to evangelize the largest segments of the US population?
- How does this affect our evangelism strategy nationally?
