About Us —

We nurture NYC-area Christian leaders to help the city flourish.

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What We Do

LEAD.NYC is laser-focused on reaching the NYC area knowing full well that what we do here sends ripple effects from the Atlantic to the Pacific and around the globe! As the average age of Christians rises we believe that focusing on emerging and millennial leaders will ensure a gospel legacy. We nurture leaders, unite congregations, and inspire Christians to integrate faith into every aspect of their daily life. Our initiatives are something that is continuing to rise out of this great city!

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Flourish 2030

A new vision that serves as both the roadmap and heartbeat of LEAD.NYC.

As our mission has continued to expand, we’re excited to see where God is taking us over these next several years through a new vision called Flourish 2030. Unveiled at Movement Day 2021, Flourish 2030 serves as both the roadmap and heartbeat of LEAD.NYC, and it hinges on engagement across three sectors: Leaders, Neighborhoods, and the City. Whether you lead or serve in NYC at a macro or micro level, we want to come alongside you as we walk out God’s calling.

Our Initiatives

Connect and equip NYC-area leaders to transform our neighborhoods and city.

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Advance Leadership Intensive

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Advance Internship Experience

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Pastors’ Prayer Summit

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Restoring Hope

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Youth Pastors + Emerging Leaders

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10 ZIP Codes Project

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Family Advocacy Ministry

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Movement Day NYC

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Our Team

The dedicated people fully committed to advancing the gospel throughout New York City.

Adam Durso
Adam Durso

President, LEAD.NYC
VP, MOVEMENT.ORG

Rupert Hayles, Jr.
Dr. Rupert Hayles, Jr.

Chief Strategist,
LEAD.NYC

David Ramos
David Ramos

Director, Hope Restored

Mark Atkinson
Mark Atkinson

Director, Neighborhoods

Simao Da Silva
Simao Da Silva

Director, City Analytics & Strategic Partnerships

Mark Matlock
Mark Matlock

Producer, MDNYC
CEO, MOVEMENT.ORG

Michael Work

Event Manager, MDNYC

Lenmarie Pascall
Lenmarie Pascall

Intern Coordinator, ADVANCE

Rebecca Scholten
Rebecca Scholten

Director, ADVANCE

Vandalyn Kennedy
Vandalyn Kennedy

Team Lead, YPELF

Kristian Hernandez
Kristian Hernandez

Church Engagement Ambassador
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Jensy Acosta
Jensy Acosta

Regional Manager, FAM Initiative
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Samura Jones

Advance, Manager

Peter Ong
Peter Ong

Flourish 2030 Advisor,
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Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas

East Harlem Liaison,
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Melissa Paige-Baillie
Melissa Page-Baillie

Regional Manager, FAM Initiative

Peter Rhee
Peter Rhee

Washington Heights Liaison,
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Our Partners

Thank you to our partners for making a difference in the communities they serve.

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