why it matters
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Pastors that believe that they have “true friends” have decreased to just 19%.
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There has been a 12% increase in U.S. adults saying they made a personal commitment to Christ in the last 4 years. However, this is not necessarily translating to increased church affiliation or attendance
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22% of pastors say they receive personal, spiritual support from a network of peers or a mentor several times a month, white 35% say they only receive it once or twice a month
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20% of Americans attend church once a week. 39% of Millennials, 31% Gen X, 25% Boomers attend church once a week. 45% of Nonwhite Millennials attend once a week while 35% of white millennials.
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On average, American congregations are at 85% of their pre-pandemic attendance level
prayer
Pray for unity among churches. Ask God to break down walls of division and pride, and replace them with humility and grace. Pray that God helps Christians stand together to work as one body for His Kingdom here in greater Akron.
Pray for Pastors Pray for their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health as they lead Christians all over greater Akron. Pray for their marriages and families to be encouraged and strong. Ask God to protect them from sin and temptation, to guide them to wise counsel and provide them peace as they lead and serve.
Pray for Spiritual Awakening Pray for their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health as they lead Christians all over greater Akron. Pray for their marriages and families to be encouraged and strong. Ask God to protect them from sin and temptation, to guide them to wise counsel and provide them peace as they lead and serve.
Pray for Racial Healing. Ask God for healing and understanding that crosses all racial and cultural divides amongst the Church. Pray that God would raise up leaders and churches to model the beauty in diversity.
Pray for the ministries of the Church and parachurch. Ask God to work in and through the outreach happening in our city. Pray that the church would be the hands and feet of Jesus, reaching the people who are experiencing hardships and heartbreaks.
scripture
John 17:21 (ESV)
“that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. “
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave[a] nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands”
common questions
What is OneCity?
A ministry of Love Akron aiming to unify pastors, ministry leaders and churches.
What is the Mission of OneCity?
OneCity seeks to embody the goal of collective kingdom impact of the big "C" church through mobilizing Christian pastors and leaders through forums, gatherings and resourcing.
Is OneCity affiliated with a denomination or church?
No, we are from many different churches and denominations, unified by the Gospel of Jesus.