Drew and Jonathan discuss the importance of Kingdom Collaboration within NYC and ways to take steps towards collaboration with other churches and leaders.

Charles Reddick and I discuss best practices for starting and leading a youth ministry in Queens, NYC.  Charles has almost a decade of experience in youth ministry in Jamaica, Queens.  Youth are the next generation.  This generation is facing an ever-changing world that gives them opportunities but also obstacles.  The church has an important role to minister and disciple the next generation amidst this culture.  This podcast will help you see the value of youth ministry and some practical advice to take steps toward a healthier engagement with youth.  

Charles Reddick and I discuss how isolation can be a great opportunity to spend extra time reading God's Word and prayer.  Are you struggling with isolation?  Has it had negative effects on your emotional and mental health?  We can relate.  But, isolation is also an opportunity to grow in spiritual disciplines and intimacy with Jesus Christ.  We pray this podcast will help you take the next step in your personal walk with Jesus.  

Mike Moultrie is a certified biblical counselor and brings advice from years of counseling and pastoring on how to minister amidst grief and the mental health crisis our world is facing.  How are you handling the grief during this season?  How are you ministering to others?

Charles Reddick and I have a brief and engaging conversation on racial tensions in America today.  This is not the final word, but a beginning that will hopefully provoke and challenge you to action.  We would love to hear from you.  Share your comments and questions by filling out the Contact Us form.  Blessings!

In this podcast Tony Merida shares 8 considerations for preaching in a pandemic.  This is our first episode in our Preaching in a Pandemic Series.  You will be encouraged with practical advice that can be applied the next time you preach.

Tony is a Pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.  He also serves as Dean of Grimke Seminary, has authored numerous books, and serves in various roles with Acts 29.  We highly recommend Merida's book The Christ-Centered Expositor to all preachers and teachers!  

Go to cityengagement.org to help us continue our research in Preaching in a Pandemic by completing our survey.  

How are immigrant populations populations being affected by the pandemic?  How can the Church help?  As a pastor of a church in the heart of the epicenter, what advice would you give to other pastors and leaders?  This interview will challenge you and compel you to engage in helping the most vulnerable in our city.  Find out more about Boto and Jackson Heights Community Church at jhccqueens.org.

How do we fulfill our mission of making disciples in a digital world?  Matthew Hoskinson, Director of the City Ministry Program for City to City, joins me to give practical advice to leaders on how to develop leaders during this season. 

Example letter to neighbors

Pastoring in a Pandemic Course

This episode is part 2 and continues the desire to contribute to the great content already available on how to engage during a pandemic.  We pray that you will learn something new and will be better equipped as a leader during this season.  We would love to hear ways you are engaging your city.  Tag us on twitter or facebook, along with your answer.  God bless!

This episode wants to contribute to the great content already available on how to engage during a pandemic.  We pray that you will learn something new and will be better equipped as a leader during this season.  We would love to hear ways you are engaging your city.  Tag us on twitter or facebook, along with your answer.  God bless!