City Life Chicago
City Life Chicago!
Quick-Facts
- The Chicagoland Area has a population of over 10 million people making it the 3rd largest metro area in the US.
- Diverse ethnic population: 36% African American, 26% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 31% Anglo
- Chicago is home to amazing diversity in food, culture, and life!
- Chicago has great museums and parks including The Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Grant Park, and Lincoln Park. Chicago has great theatre, world famous architecture, and art museums.
- Chicago is the home of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, the White Sox, the Bears, the Bulls, and the BlackHawks along with many more sports in which you can participate.
- There is always something to do, from weekend and week long food, music, and cultural festivals to neighborhood tours to being at the beach on Lake Michigan.
What You Can Expect
An Experience of Faith and Fun
- Living and thriving in the heart of Chicago
- Life – including friends, work, personal development, and ministry opportunities
- Cross-cultural settings
- Dealing with issues such as ministering to the homeless
- Deepening friendships with those who don’t yet know Jesus
Personal Development
- Have a personal spiritual mentor
- Engage in life altering missional service
- Learn with your friends from the Bible
- Begin to understand what God had in mind when He created you and how he has designed you
Living in Community
- Live with/near fellow city life participants
- Participate in intentional community, developing trust and interdependence
- Grow together spiritually
Who to contact
Roger Matthews 773-425-5613
Where in the city to locate
We will help you find a place to live during the acceptance process on the north side of the city. You will be involved with initiatives across Chicagoland.

