Chicagoland is home to more than 9 million people, the vast majority of whom do not have a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Among these millions are representatives from practically every people and nation on the planet. Many families from among the world’s least-reached peoples have come to this city seeking jobs, education, freedom from oppression, or simply a fresh start.

When we look at our mission field and behold our neighbors of many nations, we are convinced that God has ordained to bring the world to the gateway city of Chicago in order to reveal to them the hope and wholeness of His Son, Jesus Christ.

New individuals and families from around the world arrive in Chicagoland every day. Whether as refugees, international students, or simply as new immigrants, these people have tremendous felt needs ranging from culture and language acquisition to securing employment and coming up with rent money. In the context of authentic friendship, we seek to meet both the practical and spiritual needs of our New Neighbors in the name of Jesus.

Many immigrants in the Chicagoland area have lived here for years and have become well-acclimated to life in the Windy City. These people don’t often feel that they need help with anything. However, many of them still long for meaningful friendship and spiritual nourishment. We strive to come alongside our Old Neighbors in love, friendship, and respect while, engaging them with the eternal truths of the Gospel.

The children of immigrants often find themselves living somewhere in between the culture of their parents and the culture of their peers. The result is that these young people repeatedly struggle with issues related to identity, morality, and spirituality. We are actively seeking to reach the next generation now by presenting Christ and His message in ways that are particularly meaningful to them and the needs they have.