In this episode, Josh Crossman, CEO of Pinetops Foundation, challenges us to change the way we use and think of “revival.” Through evangelizing and taking time to disciple younger generations, the Church can make revival a reality.

In this excerpt from our virtual prayer gathering, Bishop Joseph Mattera shares a devotional on Psalm 46, contrasting the unshakable nature of God to the trembling anxiety that often grips our world in times of trouble. Going through this passage, Mattera shows us how each verse points to God as our refuge and strength in times of fear and adversity.

At the 2019 Movement Day NYC gathering, LEAD.NYC Chief Strategist, Rupert A. Hayles, Jr., sat down with WiConnect LLC CEO Brian Jacks and Bob Doll of Nuveen Asset Management to discuss how we as Christians can be both wise stewards of our finances and generous givers. When you look at this matter through the lens of faith, it then becomes clear how both can exist simultaneously in the way we live and give.

At Movement Day NYC, comedian Michael Jr. did more than just make us laugh, he reminded us of our calling to serve. After his session at Movement Day NYC, he talked with our Chief Strategist, Rupert A. Hayles, Jr., about vocation and generosity. No matter where we are or what we do, Michael Jr. reminds us that we are always in a position to serve others.

It's important for pastors and non-profit leaders to understand the intersect between financial health and ministry. With extensive backgrounds in finance and tech, Wanji Walcott, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at Discover, and Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, cover how being good stewards of our finances actually frees us to give more generously.

At Movement Day NYC, our Chief Strategist, Rupert A. Hayles Jr., asked Walcott and Gelsinger to share their thoughts on this topic as it applies to life and ministry. Listen to the full interview here on our Leading in the City podcast.

Today, many are looking for a sense of belonging and purpose, which, Times Square Church Senior Pastor Carter Conlon says creates an incredible opportunity for the Church to model unity. At Movement Day NYC, Pastor Conlon sat down with LEAD.NYC Chief Strategist Rupert A. Hayles Jr. to discuss what this could look like lived out in our city.

The full interview is now available here on our Leading in the City podcast.

Our executive director, Rev. Adam Durso, believes that the collaboration of faith leaders, joining efforts to advance the gospel here in NYC, could serve as a model to inspire leaders in other cities across the nation.

Check out the latest episode in our “Going Deeper” series as Adam joins our chief strategist, Rupert A. Hayles Jr., to talk about the heart behind LEAD.NYC — empowering leaders to make an impact on this city together.

In our latest podcast, Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, emphasizes the importance of partnerships within the Church.

Listen to the full episode to learn why Keller thinks churches and ministries across denominations, socio-economical classes, and races must work together in order to further the gospel in the city.

At Movement Day 2019, Dr. Mac Pier challenged faith leaders to collectively seek what God has in store for this city in the next decade.

As the founder of MOVEMENT.ORG, Mac believes that what’s accomplished in New York City has the power to change the destiny of a nation and influence the rest of the world. With that in mind, how much more of an impact can pastors and ministry leaders have when they join forces to collectively reach this city and beyond? Hear Mac’s heart behind this on our Leading in the City podcast.

LEAD.NYC’s Chief Strategist, Rupert A. Hayles, Jr. sits down with Jennifer Jones Austin to get insight on what she shared at Movement Day 2019.

Jennifer is the CEO & Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, an organization that advocates for just public policies and serves as a voice for the voiceless in New York City.

In this episode of “Going Deeper,” Jennifer calls the church to take a stand for social justice. Listen to the full podcast to hear how she connects our role as Christians to our responsibility as citizens.