At The Metro we are committed to caring for leaders because we know that strong leaders build stronger churches for the good of our city.
- Larry Mayberry, Executive Director, MNYBA
Immigration

For pastors navigating immigration challenges, The Metro can provide a sponsorship letter to validate your ministry status and connect you with other pastors who have faced similar circumstances. Our goal is to walk with you through the process and ensure you don’t face these challenges alone.

Email the Executive Director to share what help you may need.

Personal Finances

Through our partnership with Provision Financial, pastors can receive a free will as part of planning wisely for the future. In addition, The Metro provides Pastor Crisis Grants to support pastors and their families in times of unexpected hardship.

Click HERE to complete your will for free through Provision Financial

Click HERE to email our Executive Director about your need for a Crisis Grant for your family

 

Regional Coordinators

Each pastor in our network has a Regional Coordinator assigned to them. These coordinators are seasoned leaders who serve as your first point of contact whenever needs arise—whether you’re looking for prayer, encouragement, resources, or guidance. Their role is to walk alongside you, connect you with the right support, and make sure you never feel isolated in ministry.

You are always welcome to reach out directly to your Regional Coordinator—they are available to listen, pray, and help.

Full NameEmailRegion
Tim Widjajatimothy.widjaja@gmail.comQueens
Charles Wolfordcharles@thegatheringharlem.comManhattan
Ramny Perezrperez@fccbronx.orgBronx,Westchester,Connecticut,Hudson Valley
Mike Lucianomluciano@gcny.orgStaten Island,New Jersey
Mike Rubinopastor.michael.rubino@gmail.comLong Island
Logan Dagleylogan@parkslope.churchBrooklyn
Retreats

In the intensity of New York City, where ministry and daily life can be demanding, stepping away for rest is vital. A retreat gives leaders space to breathe, pray, and reconnect with the Lord apart from the constant noise and pace of the city. Healthy rhythms of retreat are not a luxury, they are essential for long-term fruitfulness in ministry and wholeness in life.

The Metro is committed to helping pastors and leaders take retreats when they need them. Throughout the year, we provide access to low-cost and even free retreat opportunities so you can find the rest and renewal you need to continue serving well.

Counseling

We believe that caring for your mental and emotional health is just as important as caring for your spiritual health. To support this, The Metro offers counseling scholarships that can reduce the cost of professional counseling by half, or even more when combined with your health insurance.

Whether you are seeking counseling as a preventative step or for restorative care during a difficult season, we want to make sure help is accessible. You don’t have to walk through challenges alone, we are here to help you thrive in every aspect of life and ministry.

Click HERE to email our Executive Director to connect you to counseling services today.

How can I pray for you today?

We begin with prayer because we have a faithful Father who hears and answers our cries for help. If you're spending time looking for resources on this page I would love to pray for you personally.