November 5, 2026
A practical guide to domestic mission trips for churches, youth and college groups: what the work looks like, how to prepare safely, and what NYC trips cost.
Explore mission trip stories, volunteer experiences, and outreach opportunities that share the Gospel while serving communities through faith, compassion, and practical support.
November 2, 2026
A practical mission trip packing list for teens and adults: essentials, winter layers, work gear and NYC specifics, plus what to ask your coordinator first.
October 28, 2026
Homeless outreach training for church and student groups: what to learn before the first conversation, how to approach people with respect, and when to hand off.
October 26, 2026
What urban apologetics is, the questions it answers in U.S. cities, and how churches and youth groups can practice it through cross-cultural ministry in NYC.
October 19, 2026
Creative street evangelism ideas for church and youth groups: conversation-first outreach, service-based approaches, NYC permit basics and how to train your team.
October 14, 2026
Use research to build a leadership development program with practice, coaching, and feedback. Prioritize the first 90 days or explore NYSUM mission trips.
October 12, 2026
Plan a church mission trip with a copyable timeline, partner vetting, safeguarding, and training advice. Explore hands on service in NYC with NYSUM.
October 7, 2026
Post pandemic data show 18.8% child poverty and 2.7M New Yorkers in poverty. Read the causes, policy levers, and how trained volunteer teams can help.
October 5, 2026
A data-first fact sheet for researchers on homelessness in NYC, pairing DHS and Comptroller dashboards with NBER analysis and NYSUM field insights.