Clear data. United churches.
Flourishing cities.
A hyper-local, data-powered platform that helps city networks engage the whole church for the flourishing of their city — with clear data and a pathway to impact.
40,000+
Reports distributed in Charlotte
50+
Cities used our report as a template
$352K
Raised for platform build in one year
5
Cities live on the platform
The Vision
Move the Needle
In our digital and divided culture, how can the Church come together to move the needle on the most pressing physical, spiritual, and societal needs of every city?
What if we combine the relational infrastructure of the Church of the city with the digital infrastructure of a data-powered platform to unite and mobilize the Church?
That's the State of Our City — an integrated approach that gives city networks clarity, focus, and connection to drive collaboration for real impact.
The Challenge
Problems We Solve
Well-Intentioned, Bad Mission
Most churches and leaders are in desperate need of greater missional clarity. Without reliable data, good intentions lead to redundant efforts and missed opportunities.
No Reliable, Up-to-Date Data
There's a lot of data, but very little valuable information presented in a cross-sectional way with clear ways to engage and take action.
Disconnected Efforts
Mass missional redundancy in some areas while other areas have many unmet needs. Churches struggle to connect sermons to the realities of their city.
What is State of Our City?
A hyper-local platform for any city that surfaces key realities through data and stories, to help the Church learn, connect, and take action — together.
Your City, Your Portal
Focus on What Matters
Customized issues, focus areas, and demographic trends relevant to your city's mission — affordable housing, income inequality, faith affiliation, and more.
People Behind the Numbers
A Pathway to Impact
Who It's For
Built for City Networks
State of Our City is purpose-built for the leaders and organizations working to unite the Church for the flourishing of their city.
City Networks
Unite churches, ministries, and nonprofits around shared data and a common mission with a platform that builds trust and credibility.
Pastors & Church Leaders
Connect sermons to local realities. Make the best missional decisions with clear, accessible data about your neighborhoods.
Ministries & Nonprofits
Tell your story, reach new supporters, and align your work with the broader needs and opportunities in the city.
Civic & Business Leaders
Partner with the Church on shared priorities. Access trusted data that bridges faith-based and civic initiatives.
Why Invest
The Return on Mission
State of Our City is purpose-built for the leaders and organizations working to unite the Church for the flourishing of their city.
Data infrastructure is highly fundable. SOOC creates a new value proposition for current donors and opens doors to new donors passionate about data-informed mission.
The Network
A Growing Network of Cities
Cities across the country are launching their own State of Our City to unite the Church around shared data and mission.
Live on the platform
Coming soon
Funding Available
Grants available to bring State of Our City to your community
We're committed to making this platform accessible. Grant funding is available to help city networks offset the cost of launching — making it easier than ever to get started.
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* State of Our City Innovator pricing available
The Process
From Conversation to Launch
2 Months
Foundation
Collect relevant data. Connect with key leaders to identify focus areas and network priorities.
2 Months
Focus
Gather and organize demographic data. Pull stories, connect to prayer and scripture opportunities.
1 Month
Launch
Launch Phase 1 of the State of Our City platform with network leaders. All data cleaned and updated.
Ongoing
Grow
Tools maintained and upgraded. New realities developed. Convening events and communication.
Ready to unite your city
around shared mission?
Join a growing network of cities using data to unite the Church, build trust, and drive real impact. Grants are available.