Top 10 Reasons Why We Love California

Before moving here Steve and I were questioned quite a few times about why we would ever want to live in California. I think some of you may still be wondering why. Hahaha. So I have decided to enlighten all of you Southerners to the top ten great things of the West Coast. In no particular order….

1.       Every public bathroom has toilet seat covers.

2.       Deer appear more frequently than squirrel (Steve said we saw a 10-point last night… whatever that means I’m not sure).

3.       The beach is about a 10 minute drive away.

4.       There is no need for heat or air conditioning

5.       There is free fellowship lunch after church every week in the Chinese church.

6.       Goodwill sells almost exclusively designer clothes.

7.       Dogs are allowed in any store.

8.       Casual clothes are always appropriate.

9.       Minimum wage is eight dollars an hour.

10.   The ethnic food is authentic.

(Us enjoying studying in the beautiful California sunshine!)

Fun and games aside there are some other reasons we have come to love this place too…. We pray that you will partner with us in loving this place where very few are showing the love of Christ.

1.       San Francisco is only about 3% churched.

2.       There are about 2 million college students in CA without any Baptist ministries on their campus.

3.       San Francisco has between 7 and 10 thousand homeless people.

4.       San Francisco has the highest percentage of Homosexuals and Bisexuals of any major city in America. This amounts to over 94,000 people.

5.       Most churches are small and in need of strong discipleship and leadership.

6.       Tiburon is one of the top 10 most expensive cities to live in in the US. Many idols exist in the form of wealth here.

7.       The top two religions in the area are Roman Catholic and Muslim.

8.        More than 20 abortion clinics are in the bay area.

9.       21 different Wicca groups exist in Northern California. (Some who practice at night around Golden Gate Seminary)

10.   On average more than 25 people commit suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge yearly.

Please pray along with us that God would break the hearts of many Christians for the people of California. Pray that he would send more workers to this harvest field. We know that our God is the God of this city and will be worshiped here.

We love and miss you all!
Laura