Leaders should never have to lead alone.
You will hear us say that a lot in our organization because we care deeply about supporting leaders, especially during these unprecedented times. We are here to stand with you and for you, seeking out ways to pray, equip, and connect.
Pray. Prayer should always be our first response as Oswald Chambers said: “We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” As we navigate this season together, we will continue to lead in the space of prayer. Know that our team is praying for you and your ministry both corporately through our 1st Thursday Prayer online gathering, as well as individually.
Equip. We are currently working with various foundations to provide a source of relief for leaders and ministries in need. We are also gathering information from the Mayor’s office to keep you up to date on any recent developments surrounding the pandemic. We will use our website and social media outlets to keep you in the loop.
Connect. It has been so inspiring to see the ways churches and ministries have shifted gears to meet the needs of those around them. We want to celebrate all the incredible work you and your teams are doing. We will continue bridging churches, non-profits, and organizations to inspire unity across spaces and groups.
We have seen time and time again, how churches, leaders, and non-profit agencies put aside their differences and work together for the good of our city during past hardships. May we turn to our God in hope and faith once again for our city, for our nation, and for the globe!
Rev. Adam Durso, D.D.
Exec Director of LEAD.NYC
NYC Mayor’s Clergy Advisory Council
Church Resources
- The MOVEMENT.ORG team held a U.S. City Leaders call on March 18th providing resources for leaders in light of the crisis. You can access the full list of resources provided during the call HERE.
- Dr. Que English, Deputy Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for NY State, encourages New York residents to text Covid-19 to 692-692 to receive updates from the Mayor’s office.
- The Christian Medical and Dental Association of NYC is looking for Healthcare Workers and Chaplains to help serve on the frontlines (Contact Matthew Suh, Director of CMDA NYC, for more info)
- The Crisis Toolkit for Churches (In Partnership with Gloo and Barna)
- 24/7 Prayer Chain (pray.nyc)
- COVID-19 Church Relief Fund (Churches Helping Churches Challenge)
- COVID-19 Resource List (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)
- Churches Helping Churches Initiative Helps 50 Congregations In First Week, Raises $250K (Press Release)
- At Work on Purpose Rapid Response & Ready Resources (with Chuck Proudfit)
- Join the Prayer Wall at 4Tuscon (Mark Harris & LaKisha Deon)
- Neighbor to Neighbor Project (Glen Barth – Click HERE for video)
- Give Together Now Initiative (Evan Feinburg – Click HERE to Contact)
- Video Response to COVID-19 (The Churches of Abu Dhabi)
- “Unique and Vital Roles for City Networks in a Strong, Coordinated COVID Response” (Rebecca Walls)
- Resources for Online Engagement (WayBase)
- Beyond Disaster (Free Downloadable Guide)
- Realtime Opportunities to Help (CarePortal)
- MOVEMENT.ORG Helping Churches in Crisis (Mac Pier Interview)
- Boxes of Hope Initiative (Saturate NYC)
- Jesus Week 2020 (Saturate NYC)
Government Resources
- New Covid Rental Assistance Program (Governor Cuomo)
- 30 Days to Slow the Spread (WhiteHouse.gov – PDF)
- Official COVID-19 Website (CDC, White House, FEMA)
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (U.S. Department of The Treasury)
- Paid Leave Throughout the Pandemic (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know (IRS.gov)
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- Paycheck Protection Program (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- Find Eligible Lenders (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (U.S. Department of The Treasury)
- Paid Leave Throughout the Pandemic (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Employee Paid Leave Rights (U.S. Department of Labor – PDF)
- Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Guidance on Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Self-Employed Workers, Independent Contractors and Gig Workers (U.S. Department of Labor)
- 10 Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus (OSHA – PDF)
- Volunteer to Serve at a “Test & Trace” Event (The City of New York)
Recursos del Gobierno
- 30 Días Para Desacelerar la Propagación (WhiteHouse.gov – PDF)
- Sitio Web Oficial de COVID-19 (CDC, White House, FEMA)
- Pagos por Impacto Económico: Lo Que Necesita Saber (IRS.gov)
- Orientación y Recursos de Préstamos para Pequeñas Empresas (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- 10 Medidas que Todos los Lugares de Trabajo Pueden Tomar para Prevenir la Exposición al Coronavirus (OSHA – PDF)
Additional Resources
- Help the Effort to Combat the Spread of COVID-19 (FEMA)
- National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster (Click HERE for Regional Contacts)
- Connect with Your Neighbors Online (Nextdoor.com)
- Be a Neighbor Campaign (Powered by VOMO)
Downloadable Document
Our Response to the COVID-19 Crisis