New York School of Urban Ministry

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Why short term missions in New York City?

Short-term and week-long urban ministry trips where teams serve, learn, and grow. Outreaches include food truck ministry, street evangelism, prayer stations, youth events, neighborhood engagement, and more.

Massive Population:
New York City has a population of approximately 10 million people, more than the populations of 39 U.S. States. It is roughly equivalent to the combined populations of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
Ethnic diversity
NYC is considered the “Most International City in the World.” Approximately 36% of New Yorkers are foreign born, and at least 200 languages are spoken here.
Spiritual Dilemma
New Yorkers face unique opposition as a result of the exposure to hundreds of religions and the steady decline of the faithful Christian Church in the inner-city.
Homelessness & Poverty:
As a result of the physical, social, and economic devastations caused by Covid-19, the amount of struggling and impoverished New Yorkers has skyrocketed and the need for more “Compassion Commandoes” to go out into the Front Lines of NYC has desperately increased.
Disaster Relief:
As a result of the physical, social, and economic devastations caused by Covid-19, the amount of struggling and impoverished New Yorkers has skyrocketed and the need for more “Compassion Commandoes” to go out into the Front Lines of NYC has desperately increased.