Although the urban situation is full of possibilities, any attempt towards an urban ministry is to be confronted with serious challenges. The most fascinating reality today is the fast urbanization. If this growth continues, by the middle of the next century the majority of the world population will be living in cities. Understanding the principal challenges in the city mission in India will lead to an effective urban ministry. Cultural Cultural pluralism in the city is a tremendous threat before the Church.
Urban culture is marked by plurality in lifestyle, language and race.
Thousands of people from various cultures are flooding towards the city for diverse reasons. As a result, the city becomes the meeting point of multi-cultures. Therefore, it is impossible for the Church to follow any particular culture. The Church in the city must be viable enough to accommodate people from heterogeneous cultures. The city has a multi-religious society.