Pastors always like to talk about how their region is the toughest to do ministry. The northeast is "over" God. The midwest just isn't really into God. The northwest has moved past God. The west is too cool for God. The Southeast already thinks they know God.
I think everywhere is basically equally tough. Most people think that the South is easy to do ministry in. I think it's amazingly hard for several reasons.
First, everybody already thinks they are a Christian. When you present the gospel, you're telling people something they've heard since the day they were born.
Second, Church is just a part of life. To expect there to be spirituality and passion for God behind church attendance is ludicrous.
Third, the south does not like to brace new ideas, just look at all of the rebel flags still flying.
Added on to that, my ministry area is extremely affluent and transient. Most people in my city are not from this area, so they are always looking to go home on vacation or permanently. We also have tons of pilots in our church, so they can travel anywhere they want for free. A 3-day weekend is a chance to go to Italy.
I can imagine a piece of Jesus frustration when people didn't get what he was saying. It's kind of refreshing to know that even Jesus grew frustrated. JM
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