named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Church Planting
Core initiative to establish five new churches in each of NYC’s five boroughs, supported by training, resources, and team deployment.
Internships
Year-long internship program for mature Christians to serve in NYC, requiring fundraising, leadership ability, and commitment to urban ministry.
One-on-One Discipleship
Intentional discipleship program guiding individuals through evangelism, encouragement, establishment in Scripture, and equipping for ministry.
Park Outreach
Community engagement in public parks through activities like balloon animals, games, and prayer, aimed at building relationships and initiating spiritual conversations.
Small Groups
Groups of three or more meeting regularly for fellowship, Bible study, and mutual ministry, categorized by demographics such as men, women, couples, and workplaces.
Subway Prayer Stations
Prayer initiatives in Manhattan subway areas to pray with commuters and identify potential locations for future church plants.
Summer Camps
Free vacation Bible schools for children in grades K–6, featuring crafts, games, Bible lessons, and family engagement, led by interns and mission teams.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 3 activities
- Church planting in New York City boroughsPlants and develops new churches across the five boroughs of New York City, with past efforts resulting in at least four churches established (two in Brooklyn and two in Queens), and a strategic goal to plant five churches per borough to expand spiritual community and outreach.
- Facilitation of church transitions and mergersSupports the reorganization of congregations through mergers and transitions, such as facilitating the transfer of a church building to a new congregation and forming revitalized churches to better serve communities.
- Support and resources for urban church planters and pastorsOffers training, resources, and pastoral support to church planters and pastors across New York City’s five boroughs to strengthen church growth and effectiveness in urban environments.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
- Discipleship and spiritual growth programsOffers intentional discipleship initiatives including one-on-one mentoring, small group Bible studies, and structured programs to support spiritual development and mutual accountability among participants.
- Urban ministry internships and trainingProvides year-long internships and training programs focused on urban ministry and church planting, equipping participants with practical experience and leadership skills for ministry in city contexts.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Community park outreach and engagementConducts regular park-based outreach events in New York City featuring interactive activities such as balloon animals, kickball, chess, Bible lessons for children, and prayer with individuals in need to build relationships and share spiritual support.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp programs for childrenOrganizes annual summer day camps for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, providing free games, crafts, skits, snacks, and Bible lessons under the supervision of trained volunteers as part of community outreach.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$181K
Contributions & grants$181K100%
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Total expenses$183K
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Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +8.8%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Baptist Bible College Partner — Training institution linked to team members and their formation for ministry.
- Church Partner — Partner churches recommend candidates for the internship program.
- Clarks Summit University Partner — Educational institution attended by team members and their children, connected to ministry preparation.
- ConnectNYC churches Network — Network of churches collaborating with ConnectNYC to deliver summer camp programs.
- Glendale Baptist Church Partner — Collaborated to transition church facilities to support the formation of Redeeming Grace Baptist Church.
- Myanmar Baptist Church Partner — Partnered with CONNECT NYC to establish Redeeming Grace Baptist Church.
- Redeeming Grace Baptist Church Partner — Local church partner in Brooklyn serving as a site for ministry activities.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Church-Based Community Transformationmethodology: church_based_transformationBy planting and revitalizing churches in urban contexts, we produce spiritual and communal transformation because the local church is believed to be God's primary vehicle for holistic change in cities.
- Gospel-Centered, Context-Specific Church Plantingmethodology: context_specific_church_plantingBy training leaders and planting churches that are specifically adapted to urban cultural contexts, we increase sustainability and community engagement because effective spiritual transformation requires culturally intelligent, missionally focused congregations.
- Peer-Based Discipleship with Staged Progressionmethodology: four_stage_discipleshipBy guiding individuals through a four-stage model—evangelize, encourage, establish, equip—using peer-led, Scripture-based mentorship, we produce spiritual maturity because believers are most effectively discipled by fellow practicing Christians in relational contexts.
- Relational-Spiritual Outreach Modelmethodology: relational_spiritual_outreachBy initiating spiritual conversations through informal, prayerful engagement in public spaces, we build trust and open pathways to discipleship because authentic relationships are seen as foundational to evangelism in urban settings.