Where i (the other writer of this blog) live in Chatham, there are literally 80 churches within a mile of my home (according to Mapquest). Yet on my block, at least 1/2 the people i have talked to go to church MORE than a mile away.
It's very different than the north side, where there are only a handful of bible believing churches between downtown & Howard Street (the Chicago/Evanston border).
Another difference is that many South Side churches are far more political (for example, an alliance of churches supported Thelma Andrews in her bid against Alderman Lyle in the 2007 6th ward race). Not so with most North Side churches.
This topic is a bit personal, as i am looking for a church for my family...bible believing, "real", has small groups, is near to the house (so we can see other members as we go to the El, the playground, the store, etc.), also one where we can grow (after having been in leadership positions at a church that went through rough transitions).
We haven't visited all 80 churches. While some may not look very good on the outside, it's probable we are overlooking some great churches.
What's your church experience?
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