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In 48 of
the 75 counties in BCP/SJ 80% or more of the population is native to
Pennsylvania. |
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There are
16 metropolitan areas in BCP/SJ. |
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Philadelphia is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States. |
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The
Greater Philadelphia Baptist Association has a greater ratio of African
American churches than any other Southern Baptist Association in the United
States. |
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The
population of Philadelphia is 60% Anglo, but only one Southern Baptist Church
is Anglo. |
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Over 40
international companies are headquartered in Pittsburgh. |
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To equal
Alabama's ratio of Southern Baptist Churches to the lost population, BCP/SJ
needs to begin 10,000 more churches. |
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Baptisms
have increased by 68% since 1995. |
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Second
highest % of elderly in the United States. |
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Convention began in 1971. |
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In the
last year Pennsylvania was one of four states that lost population. |
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Pennsylvania has largest rural population of any state. |
Focus Point Partners:
Pennsylvania – Alabama
Greater Philadelphia Baptist Association – Mississippi
South Jersey – Virginia-Texas
Contact:
Gail Hallman
gailhallman@earthlink.net
4620 Fritchey Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Telephone: (717)-652-5856 Ext. 21
Fax: (717) 652-0976
Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey -
www.bcpsj.org