From Europe’s post-Christian landscape to Africa’s need for gospel transformation, leaders across the globe are embracing unique challenges. The movement has shifted from “the West to the rest” to “everywhere to everywhere,” with leaders from Latin America and Asia now supporting efforts in the U.S. and Africa. As a younger, more diverse generation takes the lead, the future holds a renewed commitment to unity and gospel-driven impact in cities worldwide.

The years 2020-2023 tested City to City like never before. The pandemic upended church planting efforts, forcing churches to close and limiting in-person training. At the same time, the murder of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests, exposing deep divides within society and the church. Adding to the turmoil, Tim Keller was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and two founders—Jay Kyle and Keller—passed away within a year. Amid these challenges, City to City embraced a collaborative process of discernment, re-configuring itself into a smaller, more focused organization.

Through training programs like the International Intensive, the influence of Tim Keller’s books, and the creation of networks like City to City Asia Pacific, the movement spread around the world as leaders adapted its model to their own contexts. By 2018, this decentralized, global network empowered regional affiliates on six continents to lead, ensuring City to City’s vision thrives far beyond its New York beginnings.