Weekend Trip / 3 -Day Trip
January 21, 2026New York School of Urban Ministry
Discover NYSUM
Campus Visits
Discover NYSUM is a two-day campus visit and orientation designed for pastors and ministry leaders who are prayerfully considering bringing a group on a short-term mission trip to New York City.
This experience provides a clear, firsthand look at the New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM) — who we are, how we serve, and how we prepare and deploy mission teams in one of the most complex and spiritually significant urban mission fields in the world.
Weekdays: Monday – Wednesday.
Dates flexible and subject to team occupancy.
Contact us for other available dates.
2026:
March 2 - April 13
May 18 - August 15
Sept. 14 - Oct. 19
2 nights — $50 Per Person.
2027:
March 1 - April 12
May 17 - August 15
Sept. 13 - Oct. 18
2 nights — $50 Per Person.
What Is
Discover NYSUM?
Discover NYSUM is a guided preview of the full NYSUM mission experience. It is intentionally designed to help leaders understand how NYSUM trains, houses, feeds, and deploys short-term mission teams while partnering with local churches throughout New York City.
Rather than a classroom presentation, Discover NYSUM offers an on-the-ground view of NYSUM’s ministry philosophy, training process, and operational structure — allowing leaders to discern whether NYSUM is the right partner for their church or organization.
What is involved in this outreach?
- A two-day / two-night visit
- Open to first-time group leaders only
- Limited to three ministry leaders per organization
- Designed specifically for pastors and ministry decision-makers
Who Should Attend?
- A two-day / two-night visit
- Ministry leaders responsible for planning and overseeing mission trips
- Organizations seeking a trusted, experienced partner for urban outreach
- A two-day / two-night visit
- Ministry leaders responsible for planning and overseeing mission trips
- Organizations seeking a trusted, experienced partner for urban outreach
This experience is not intended for students or general participants, but for leaders seeking clarity, alignment, and confidence before committing to a mission partnership.
What You’ll Experience at
Discover NYSUM
During Discover NYSUM, participants will gain insight into:
A guided tour of NYSUM’s 74,000 sq. ft. training campus in Long Island City
An overview of short-term mission trip structure, schedules, and expectations
Exposure to hands-on city ministry and compassion outreach
Understanding cross-cultural ministry within New York City’s diverse communities
NYSUM’s approach to urban ministry training, safety, and team preparation
The goal is not to overwhelm, but to provide a clear, realistic picture of what ministry in New York City looks like when done well and in partnership with local churches.
City Ministry
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Compassion Homeless Ministry
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Cross-Cultural Ministry
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Past Ministry Visits
See some of the amazing times our teams have had visiting.
Why It Matters
Discover NYSUM
New York City presents unique spiritual, cultural, and logistical challenges for short-term mission teams. Discover NYSUM exists to ensure leaders understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with serving in this environment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Discover NYSUM.
- A two-day / two-night visit
- Ministry leaders responsible for planning and overseeing mission trips
- Organizations seeking a trusted, experienced partner for urban outreach
This experience is not intended for students or general participants, but for leaders seeking clarity, alignment, and confidence before committing to a mission partnership.
If you are a pastor or ministry leader discerning a short-term mission trip to New York City, Discover NYSUM is the first step in exploring how your group can serve alongside NYSUM.
We invite you to connect with our team to learn more about upcoming Discover NYSUM opportunities and begin the planning process.
Have more questions? Call us 718-204-6471
Providing Urban Ministry
NYSUM’s Legacy
Since 1984, the New York School of Urban Ministry has trained more than 50,000 youth and adults in hands-on urban ministry. Each year, NYSUM hosts and deploys over 5,000 participants by partnering with more than 100 inner-city churches and ministries across New York City.
Through initiatives such as mobile food truck ministry, homeless outreach, shelter ministry, street evangelism, and seasonal compassion programs, NYSUM equips mission teams to meet both physical and spiritual needs while strengthening the local church.