Here are 6 reasons we are starting a church in East Lansing.
1
70,000 College Students
Between Michigan State University and Lansing Community College, there are over 70,000 college students in our city. One of the things you’ll hear us say a lot is, “Win the campus, win the world.” We unapologetically believe that the most strategic group of people for us to reach if we want to be part of rapidly growing God’s Kingdom is college students.
2
The State Capitol
Just 3 miles away from Michigan State’s campus is the state capitol building. Not only is East Lansing a hub for future leaders and influencers, it is the hub for current leaders and influencers.
3
International Reach
14.4% of Michigan State’s student enrollment is International students. MSU has one of the largest populations of International students in the USA.
4
Spiritual Climate
Though there are multiple gospel-centered churches who have faithfully and fruitfully labored in East Lansing for years, there is still a need for more. It is estimated that only 10% of the Lansing metro area is engaged in a gospel-centered church and only 2% of MSU’s student population.
5
Middle of the Mitten
East Lansing is located right in the middle of Michigan. Within an hour and a half radius there are 12 other universities of 10,000 or more students. It is our desire to be a catalyst for planting churches in each of those locations.
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Lansing's Time is Now!
Exciting things are happening in the cities of Lansing and East Lansing! New development is happening all over the place, new companies are moving to the city, and new people are following suit. There is not a better time to plant a new church in East Lansing than right now!