While most American churches focus on reaching the next generation, these same churches are often neglecting the fastest-growing sector of society—the elderly. We must remember that the spirit is still capable of growth, renewal, and even new birth in old age.
We long to see a movement of Christians committed to serving their neighbors in need. That’s why we’re excited to announce three new church partners: Hope Church Midtown, Redeemer Lincoln Square, and Renaissance Church. Hear from their lead pastors about why they’re excited to partner with HFNY!
I had always thought of Christian community as the act of sharing life together—until volunteering together reminded us that the primary purpose of community is not for our own fulfillment, but to be outward facing and make the city more whole by pointing to Christ.
Homelessness in NYC has reached the highest levels since the Great Depression. More than 60,000 New Yorkers sleep in the shelter system each night, and thousands more sleep on the streets. Let's lift up these neighbors to our God who intimately identifies with our homeless brothers and sisters.
Volunteering with victims of sex trafficking has helped Jon Kakaley see that God’s Kingdom isn’t some lofty, philosophical goal. Rather, it’s built with actual work on a day-to-day basis.