hispanic realities in north america implications for uba daniel r. sánchez

HISPANIC REALITIESHISPANIC REALITIES

ININ

NORTH AMERICANORTH AMERICA

Implications for UBAImplications for UBA

Daniel R. Daniel R. SánchezSánchez

REALITY # 1REALITY # 1

The growth of the The growth of the Hispanic American Hispanic American

population has exceeded population has exceeded even the boldest even the boldest

projections of projections of demographic expertsdemographic experts

Between 1970 and 2005 Between 1970 and 2005 THE HISPANIC POPULATIONTHE HISPANIC POPULATION

Grew byGrew by

32 MILLION 32 MILLION (1970)(1970)

TO A TOTAL OFTO A TOTAL OF



((Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Passel, Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Passel, The Rise The Rise of the Second Generationof the Second Generation, October, 2003), October, 2003)

CONTRIBUTING FACTORSCONTRIBUTING FACTORSIMMIGRATIONIMMIGRATION

Source: Current Population Survey, March 2000

0

10

20

30

40

50

Black

American Indian, Eskimo, and Aluet

Asian and Pacific Islander

Hispanic Origin

Non-Hispanic White

4 of every 10 4 of every 10 immigrants each immigrants each year are year are HispanicHispanic

CONTRIBUTING FACTORSCONTRIBUTING FACTORSBIRTHSBIRTHS

Source: Current Population Survey, March 2000

In 1995 - In 1995 - 1 in 1 in every 6every 6 was was HispanicHispanic

By 2050 - By 2050 - 1 in 1 in every 3every 3 will be will be Hispanic)Hispanic)

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

1995

2000

2005

2010

2020

2030

2040

2050

Birthrate

In 2006 Hispanics grew more In 2006 Hispanics grew more

by births than by immigrationsby births than by immigrations

51

49

0 0

Immigration Births

77

14.622.4

35.347.8

59.773.0

87.6

102.6

9.6

1970 1980 1990 2000 2010* 2020* 2030* 2040* 2050*

Population in millions

Projected Hispanic Population Growth

Middle Series Projections

Census

HISPANIC GROWTHHISPANIC GROWTH

Hispanic Americans are now the Hispanic Americans are now the largest minority group in America largest minority group in America [i] Have accounted for half of US Have accounted for half of US population growth since 2000 population growth since 2000 [ii]

[i] Dallas Morning News, “Report: Hispanic Population Surging,” Dallas Morning News, “Report: Hispanic Population Surging,” June, 9, 2005, 13A.June, 9, 2005, 13A.[ii] D’vera Cohn, “Hispanic population keeps gaining numbers,” Star [ii] D’vera Cohn, “Hispanic population keeps gaining numbers,” Star Telegram, June 9, 2005, 5A.Telegram, June 9, 2005, 5A.


Hispanics have spread Hispanics have spread

throughout the country throughout the country faster than any faster than any

previous immigrant previous immigrant groupgroup

Top States Top States Hispanic Population (2005)Hispanic Population (2005)

1414

Rank State Population

1 California 12,722,962

2 Texas 8,029,844

3 Florida 3,467,455

4 New York 3,101,626

5 Illinois 1,826,283

*Population Estimates as of July 1

Top Counties Top Counties Hispanic Population (2005)Hispanic Population (2005)

1515

Rank County Population

1 Los Angeles County, CA 4,653,666

2 Harris County, TX 1,480,000

3 Miami-Dade County, FL 1,480,000

4 Cook County, IL 1,179,596

5 Maricopa County, AZ 1,055,573


Top StatesTop States% Growth (2000 – 2005) % Growth (2000 – 2005)

1616

Rank State

Growth

(%)

1 Arkansas 49.0

2 Georgia 46.5

3 South Carolina 45.4

4 North Carolina 44.2

5 Tennessee 44.2


(For states with 100,000 or more Hispanics in 2005)

Hispanic Population in TexasHispanic Population in Texas(1980 – 2000)(1980 – 2000)

City City Population % Growth %of Pop Hispanic Population % Growth %of Pop Hispanic

HoustonHouston 1,247,586 1,247,586 211 38 211 38

San Antonio 816,057 San Antonio 816,057 67 51 67 51

DallasDallas 810,499 810,499 356 23356 23

El Paso El Paso 591,654 591,654 79 75 79 75

McAllen McAllen 503,100 503,100 134 88134 88

Ft WorthFt Worth 309,851 309,851 338 18338 18

AustinAustin 254,039 254,039 211 38211 38

URBAN HISPANIC GROWTHURBAN HISPANIC GROWTH1980 - 20001980 - 2000

Areas % of Hisp Pop %+Areas % of Hisp Pop %+

Established Hispanic Metros – 52% 97%Established Hispanic Metros – 52% 97%New Hispanic Destinations 19% 303%New Hispanic Destinations 19% 303%Fast-growing Hispanic Hubs 25% 235%Fast-growing Hispanic Hubs 25% 235%Small Hispanic PlacesSmall Hispanic Places 02% 02% 81%81%TotalTotal 145% 145%

(Source: “Latino Growth in Metropolitan America, ”The (Source: “Latino Growth in Metropolitan America, ”The Brookings Institution Center on Urban & Metropolitan Brookings Institution Center on Urban & Metropolitan Policy and the Pew Hispanic Center) Policy and the Pew Hispanic Center)

Established Hispanic Metros Established Hispanic Metros (16) (16) (Large base / slow growth)(Large base / slow growth)

CityCity Population (2002) %+Population (2002) %+

Los AngelesLos Angeles 4,242,2134,242,213 105 105

New YorkNew York 2,339, 8362,339, 836 60 60

ChicagoChicago 1,416,5841,416,584 143 143

MiamiMiami 1,291,737 1231,291,737 123(These “Gateway Cities” posted the largest (These “Gateway Cities” posted the largest

absolute increases between 1980 and 2000)absolute increases between 1980 and 2000)

Established Hispanic MetrosEstablished Hispanic Metros (Large base / slow growth)(Large base / slow growth)

Pop 1980Pop 1980 Pop 2002Pop 2002 % Change% Change

7,180,2067,180,206 14,119,00614,119,006 97%97%

Cities: Albuquerque, Chicago, Denver, El Cities: Albuquerque, Chicago, Denver, El Paso, Fresno, Jersey City, Los Angeles, Paso, Fresno, Jersey City, Los Angeles, Mc Allen, Miami. New York, Oakland, San Mc Allen, Miami. New York, Oakland, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Jose, Antonio, San Francisco, San Jose, Tucson, VenturaTucson, Ventura

Fast Growing Hispanic Hubs (11)Fast Growing Hispanic Hubs (11)(Large base / fast growth)(Large base / fast growth)

CityCity Population (2000)Population (2000) %+%+

Houston 1,248,586Houston 1,248,586 21 21

DallasDallas 810,499810,499 358358

AustinAustin 327,760327,760 211211

BakersfieldBakersfield 254,760254,760 192192

Evangelistic ImplicationsEvangelistic Implications

1. The Hispanic population is growing in all 1. The Hispanic population is growing in all metropolitan areas – Urban strategies are metropolitan areas – Urban strategies are neededneeded2. New patterns of growth have developed. 2. New patterns of growth have developed. – New DestinationsNew Destinations– SuburbsSuburbs– Adjoining townsAdjoining towns3. Metro areas can serve as hubs for 3. Metro areas can serve as hubs for evangelistic dissemination. Like Paul’s urban evangelistic dissemination. Like Paul’s urban strategy (e.g., Ephesus)strategy (e.g., Ephesus)

(Source: “Latino Growth in Metropolitan America,”The Brookings Institution Center on (Source: “Latino Growth in Metropolitan America,”The Brookings Institution Center on Urban & Metropolitan Policy and the Pew Hispanic Center) Urban & Metropolitan Policy and the Pew Hispanic Center)


The First Generation (the The First Generation (the immigrants) has become the immigrants) has become the

largest segment of the largest segment of the Hispanic populationHispanic population

((Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S.

Passel, Passel, The Rise of the Second GenerationThe Rise of the Second Generation, October, 2003), October, 2003)

COMPARISONCOMPARISON(2000)(2000)

GenerationGeneration TotalTotal %% (in millions) (Of Hispanic Pop)(in millions) (Of Hispanic Pop)

11stst 14.214.2 4040

22ndnd 9.9 9.9 2828

33rd+rd+ 11.311.3 3232

(Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Passel, (Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Passel, The The Rise of the Second GenerationRise of the Second Generation, October, 2003), October, 2003)

GENERATIONAL SHIFTSGENERATIONAL SHIFTS

In mid 20In mid 20thth century, 3 century, 3rdrd + generation + generation was dominant & had deepest roots in was dominant & had deepest roots in U.S. cultureU.S. culture

By 1990, 1By 1990, 1stst generation became the generation became the largest segment of Hispanic largest segment of Hispanic populationpopulation

PROJECTIONSPROJECTIONS

GenerationGeneration20002000 20102010 20202020 %% %% %%

11stst 4040 3838 3434

22ndnd 2828 3232 3636

33rd+rd+ 3232 3030 30301. Until 2020 the 11. Until 2020 the 1stst generation will be the largest generation will be the largest

2. The 32. The 3rdrd generation will remain about one third generation will remain about one third

3. From 2020 on, the 23. From 2020 on, the 2ndnd generation will be the largest generation will be the largest


The use of the Spanish The use of the Spanish language has increased in the language has increased in the

past two decadespast two decades

((Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S.

Passel, Passel, The Rise of the Second GenerationThe Rise of the Second Generation, October, 2003), October, 2003)

SPANISH BY GENERATIONSSPANISH BY GENERATIONS

GenGen SpanishSpanish BilingualBilingual EnglishEnglish DominantDominant DominantDominant

11stst 72%72% 24%24% 4%4%

22ndnd 7%7% 47%47% 46%46%

33rd+rd+ 0%0% 22%22% 78%78%

EVANGELISTIC CHALLENGESEVANGELISTIC CHALLENGES

1. Reaching the immigrant 1. Reaching the immigrant generation primarily utilizing generation primarily utilizing the Spanish languagethe Spanish language

2. Reaching the 22. Reaching the 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd generation with bi-lingual and generation with bi-lingual and English-dominant strategiesEnglish-dominant strategies


RegardingRegarding educational attainment, educational attainment, the 2the 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd generations have generations have

made significant strides yet the 1made significant strides yet the 1stst generation lags behindgeneration lags behind

((Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Passel, Source: Pew Hispanic Center, Roberto Suro and Jeffery S. Passel, The The

Rise of the Second GenerationRise of the Second Generation, October, 2003), October, 2003)

EDUCATIONEDUCATION(Age 25 to 64)(Age 25 to 64)

GenGen Less thanLess than High SchoolHigh School Some College Some College High School Graduate College High School Graduate College GraduateGraduate

11stst 54%54% 24%24% 13%13% 9%9%

22ndnd 23%23% 33%33% 29%29% 15%15%

33rdrd 25%25% 35%35% 27%27% 13%13%

EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGEEDUCATIONAL CHALLENGE

1. Providing GED opportunities for 1. Providing GED opportunities for Hispanic youth and adults Hispanic youth and adults

2. Encouraging Hispanic young people to 2. Encouraging Hispanic young people to complete their high school educationcomplete their high school education

3. Encouraging 23. Encouraging 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd generation generation Hispanics to avail themselves of existing Hispanics to avail themselves of existing educational programs in universities and educational programs in universities and seminariesseminaries

DUAL CHALLENGEDUAL CHALLENGE

4. Making provision for entry-level 14. Making provision for entry-level 1stst generation Hispanics who are called to generation Hispanics who are called to ministryministry

5. There is a desperate need SBC 5. There is a desperate need SBC educational institutions to work together to educational institutions to work together to build ramps which start at the entry level build ramps which start at the entry level but continue on to baccalaureate and but continue on to baccalaureate and graduate levels graduate levels


Hispanics are showing more Hispanics are showing more receptivity to the evangelical receptivity to the evangelical message than ever before message than ever before in the history of this countryin the history of this country

Religious PreferenceReligious Preference

Country Country Catholic Evangelical Catholic Evangelical

MexicoMexico 76% 76% 16%16%Puerto RicoPuerto Rico 55% 55% 29%29%Central America 51%Central America 51% 29%29%South AmericaSouth America 70% 70% 18%18%CubaCuba 64% 64% 20%20%Dominican Dominican 74% 74% 15%15%All OtherAll Other 46% 46% 38%38%(Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family (Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family

Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos) Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos)

GREELEY’S STUDYGREELEY’S STUDY

““23 percent of the Hispanic 23 percent of the Hispanic population now identifies population now identifies with Evangelical & with Evangelical & Protestant denominations”Protestant denominations”

[i] Andrew Greeley, “Defection Among [i] Andrew Greeley, “Defection Among Hispanics,” Hispanics,” AmericaAmerica (July 30, 1988).61. (July 30, 1988).61.

PEW’S STUDYPEW’S STUDY

20 percent of Hispanics are 20 percent of Hispanics are “Evangelical or Born Again” “Evangelical or Born Again”

9 percent are “Other Christian”9 percent are “Other Christian”

Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos, December 2002, 53.2002 National Survey of Latinos, December 2002, 53.

Latest PEW StudyLatest PEW Study

More than 50% of Hispanics are seeking a More than 50% of Hispanics are seeking a more direct and personal relationship with more direct and personal relationship with God than what they find in their traditional God than what they find in their traditional religious practicesreligious practices

Pew Hispanic Center, “Changing Faiths: Latinos and Transformation Pew Hispanic Center, “Changing Faiths: Latinos and Transformation of American Religion.” 2007of American Religion.” 2007

EVANGELISTIC IMPLICATIONSEVANGELISTIC IMPLICATIONS

The Hispanic fields are white unto harvestThe Hispanic fields are white unto harvest

The religious background of many The religious background of many Hispanics favorably predisposes them to Hispanics favorably predisposes them to the evangelical message if it is presented the evangelical message if it is presented in a positive, sensitive wayin a positive, sensitive way

Most of our church members need to be Most of our church members need to be trained on how to share the good news trained on how to share the good news with Roman Catholic friends.with Roman Catholic friends.

MISSIONARY IMPLICATIONSMISSIONARY IMPLICATIONS

Because of their bi-lingual and bi-cultural Because of their bi-lingual and bi-cultural background (like the Apostle Paul), background (like the Apostle Paul), Hispanics can be among the most Hispanics can be among the most effective missionaries in highly strategic effective missionaries in highly strategic parts of the world.parts of the world.

Missions education which stresses the Missions education which stresses the positive aspects of Hispanic identity is positive aspects of Hispanic identity is urgently neededurgently needed

StrategiesStrategies

EvangelismEvangelism

A. Friendship EvangelismA. Friendship Evangelism

B. Positive EvangelismB. Positive Evangelism

Church PlantingChurch Planting

A. House ChurchesA. House Churches

B. Cell-based ChurchesB. Cell-based Churches


Hispanics are typically very Hispanics are typically very conservative regarding conservative regarding

social valuessocial values

FAMILY VALUESFAMILY VALUES

A strong attachment to family is evident among A strong attachment to family is evident among Hispanics who predominantly speak English and Hispanics who predominantly speak English and are generations removed from the immigrant are generations removed from the immigrant experienceexperience

A majority of Hispanics maintain that children A majority of Hispanics maintain that children growing in the US will stay close to their familiesgrowing in the US will stay close to their families

(Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family (Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos)Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos)


““For Hispanics political concerns For Hispanics political concerns reflect the fact that they are more reflect the fact that they are more likely to be married and have likely to be married and have children than other Americans”children than other Americans”

Source: William Frey, Demographer, Brookings Institution.Source: William Frey, Demographer, Brookings Institution.


““Leading Hispanics to a Leading Hispanics to a personal faith in Christ and personal faith in Christ and discipling them could discipling them could contribute to the contribute to the strengthening of the moral strengthening of the moral and religious values that are and religious values that are needed in our country today.”needed in our country today.”

Source: Daniel R. Sanchez.Source: Daniel R. Sanchez.


22ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd generation generation Hispanics have made Hispanics have made

significant strides financially significant strides financially yet typically newly arrived yet typically newly arrived Hispanics have the most Hispanics have the most difficult time financiallydifficult time financially

Household IncomeHousehold IncomeHispanicsHispanics

Foreign-Born Native-BornForeign-Born Native-Born

>30,000>30,000 57% 57% 37%37%30,000-49,00030,000-49,000 20% 20% 28%28%50,000+ 50,000+ 11% 11% 27%27%Don’t KnowDon’t Know 12% 12% 09%09%

(Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, (Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos)2002 National Survey of Latinos)

OccupationOccupationHispanicsHispanics

Foreign-Born Native-BornForeign-Born Native-Born

White-CollarWhite-Collar 31%31% 69%69%

Blue-CollarBlue-Collar 65%65% 28%28%

Other Other 03%03% 03%03%

Financial ResourcesFinancial Resources

Hispanics have great Hispanics have great economic potentialeconomic potential

FuenteFuente:Felipe Korzenny, Betty Ann Korzenny, :Felipe Korzenny, Betty Ann Korzenny, Hispanic Marketing: A Cultural Perspective (NY: Hispanic Marketing: A Cultural Perspective (NY: Elsevier, 2005, 19)Elsevier, 2005, 19)

Purchasing PowerPurchasing Power

The purchasing power of The purchasing power of Hispanics will grow from: Hispanics will grow from:

One trillion in 2008 One trillion in 2008

toto

2.5 trillion in 20202.5 trillion in 2020

Observations Observations

11stst Generation Hispanics who do not speak English Generation Hispanics who do not speak English are more likely to have lower incomes, to rent are more likely to have lower incomes, to rent living quarters, to have financial difficulties, and living quarters, to have financial difficulties, and to avoid using bank accountsto avoid using bank accounts

22ndnd Generation Hispanics and those who speak Generation Hispanics and those who speak English or are bilingual are more likely to have English or are bilingual are more likely to have higher incomeshigher incomes

Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos2002 National Survey of Latinos


Among Hispanics, socio-Among Hispanics, socio-economic levels are becoming economic levels are becoming more significant in establishing more significant in establishing distinctions than national distinctions than national origin.origin.

Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of LatinosFoundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos

IMPLICATIONSIMPLICATIONS

Utilizing needs as the point of Utilizing needs as the point of entry could lead to the conversion entry could lead to the conversion to Christ of untold numbers of to Christ of untold numbers of Hispanics. Hispanics.


Hispanic Americans are the Hispanic Americans are the group with the largest group with the largest

percentage of children and percentage of children and young peopleyoung people

HISPANIC MEDIAN AGEHISPANIC MEDIAN AGE (26.9) (26.9)Source: Current Population Survey, March 2000

25

27

29

31

33

35

37

39

41

43

45

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

HispanicNon Hispanic WhiteBlackAsian/Pacific IsAm Indian

YOUTHYOUTH

““In this decade, births have In this decade, births have overtaken immigration as the overtaken immigration as the largest source of Hispanic largest source of Hispanic growth.”growth.”

Source: D’vera Cohn, Washington PostSource: D’vera Cohn, Washington Post

YOUTHYOUTH

““One in five people under One in five people under the age of 18 is the age of 18 is

Hispanic.”Hispanic.”

Source: D’vera Cohn, Washington PostSource: D’vera Cohn, Washington Post

GOSPEL RECEPTIVITYGOSPEL RECEPTIVITY

Hispanic children and youth Hispanic children and youth are more receptive to the are more receptive to the Evangelical Message than Evangelical Message than their parentstheir parents

Source: Pew Hispanic Center, 2002 National Source: Pew Hispanic Center, 2002 National Survey of Latinos, 53.Survey of Latinos, 53.

““Hispanic Churches In American Public Life”Hispanic Churches In American Public Life”Pew Center & Notre Dame U.Pew Center & Notre Dame U.

AffiliationAffiliation 11STST GenerationGeneration

22ndnd GenerationGeneration

33rdrd GenerationGeneration

CatholicCatholic 74%74% 72%72% 62%62%

EvangelicalEvangelical 15%15% 20%20% 29%29%


Hispanics have a great deal Hispanics have a great deal in common with one another in common with one another

yet there is significant yet there is significant diversity among themdiversity among them

Percent Distribution of Percent Distribution of HispanicsHispanics by Type: 2002 by Type: 2002

Cuban3.7%

Puerto Rican8.6%

Mexican66.9%

Central and South

American14.3%

Other Hispanic

6.5%

Source: Current Population Survey, March 2002, PGP-5


Hispanics are neither monolithic nor a Hispanics are neither monolithic nor a hodgepodge of distinct national origin groupshodgepodge of distinct national origin groups

This common culture shares a diversity of views This common culture shares a diversity of views that is most evident in the contrasts between that is most evident in the contrasts between immigrant and native bornimmigrant and native born

They share a range of attitudes and experiences They share a range of attitudes and experiences that set them apart from the non-Hispanic that set them apart from the non-Hispanic populationpopulation(Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family (Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family

Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos)Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos)

Assimilation Stage DiversityAssimilation Stage Diversity

Gen.Gen. Outside Outside

Contacts LanguageContacts Language

1st Few Spanish1st Few Spanish

2nd Some Bilingual 2nd Some Bilingual (Spanish dominant)(Spanish dominant)

3rd Many Bilingual 3rd Many Bilingual (English dominant)(English dominant)

4th Most English (only)4th Most English (only)

Assimilation & Church PlantingAssimilation & Church Planting

Gen.Gen. Outside ChurchOutside Church

Contacts Language CultureContacts Language Culture

1st Few Spanish1st Few Spanish Hispanic Hispanic

2nd Some Bilingual Bicultural2nd Some Bilingual Bicultural (Spanish dominant) (Hispanic dominant) (Spanish dominant) (Hispanic dominant)

3rd Many Bilingual Bicultural3rd Many Bilingual Bicultural (English Dominant) (Anglo Dominant) (English Dominant) (Anglo Dominant)

4th Most English Anglo4th Most English Anglo

CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS

1. Overall findings suggest the need 1. Overall findings suggest the need for new ways of thinking and for new ways of thinking and strategizing regarding the Hispanic strategizing regarding the Hispanic population in this countrypopulation in this country

(Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family (Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of LatinosFoundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos

CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS

2. Newly arrived immigrants are bringing 2. Newly arrived immigrants are bringing new energy to Spanish and to attitudes new energy to Spanish and to attitudes shaped in Latin America. This has shaped in Latin America. This has significant implications for evangelism and significant implications for evangelism and church planting among Hispanics.church planting among Hispanics.

(Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, (Source: Pew Hispanic Center/Kaiser Family Foundation, 2002 National Survey of Latinos2002 National Survey of Latinos

CONCLUSIONSCONCLUSIONS

3. Two processes – 3. Two processes – assimilation assimilation and and

immigrationimmigration – are taking place side-by- – are taking place side-by-side in the Hispanic communities, often side in the Hispanic communities, often within a single familywithin a single family



4. The vast and widespread growth of 4. The vast and widespread growth of America’s Hispanic population also signals America’s Hispanic population also signals new forms of growth and new areas of new forms of growth and new areas of settlement across the nation’s settlement across the nation’s metropolitan landscapemetropolitan landscape



5. These Hispanic population trends seem 5. These Hispanic population trends seem to follow discernable pathways likely to to follow discernable pathways likely to carry into the future and should be taken carry into the future and should be taken into account in the development of into account in the development of strategic plans.strategic plans.



6. The need for mission strategists to 6. The need for mission strategists to adapt quickly to vast change presents adapt quickly to vast change presents special challenges in metro areas that special challenges in metro areas that started with miniscule Hispanic started with miniscule Hispanic populations and that experienced sudden, populations and that experienced sudden, substantial growth.substantial growth.



7. Mission strategists responsible for 7. Mission strategists responsible for planning the allocation of services and planning the allocation of services and resources need to tailor their decision-resources need to tailor their decision-making to the particular growth variation in making to the particular growth variation in their ministry area their ministry area


IMPLICATIONSIMPLICATIONS

1. For Evangelism?1. For Evangelism?

2. For Church Planting?2. For Church Planting?

3. For Penetrating The Culture?3. For Penetrating The Culture?

4. For Leadership Training/ Resource 4. For Leadership Training/ Resource Development?Development?

THE HISPANIC CHALLENGETHE HISPANIC CHALLENGE

HOW WILL YOU RESPOND HOW WILL YOU RESPOND

TO THIS CHALLENGE?TO THIS CHALLENGE?

ResourcesResources

To obtain additional copies of this To obtain additional copies of this presentation of purchase the book presentation of purchase the book Hispanic Realities Impacting America visit Hispanic Realities Impacting America visit the Church Starting Network website the Church Starting Network website www.churchstarting.net

You may contact Dr. Sanchez through his You may contact Dr. Sanchez through his e-mail address e-mail address [email protected]

Or call 817 454 9016Or call 817 454 9016

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