In small towns, the people only have influence over their town, but in the city are the influence brokers of the whole society.  The city is the place where the culture is formed – the seat of power for the media, education, academia, the arts, literature. 

Thus, as the city goes, so goes the general culture.  In a small town you may win the three artists to Christ, but if you want to have an impact on the artistic professions, you must go to the city.  If you want to “win the society”, you must win the city.

1996, Dr. Timothy Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church.