about the adirondacks

This region covers one-fifth of New York State—an area the size of Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island combined. 132,000 people live here—plus 110,000 seasonal residents – people who were created in the image of God and need the salt and light of Jesus. 

As illustrated in the graphic below, we are surrounded by 8 out of the top 10 most post-Christian cities in the nation.

This is a mission field!

We are exactly where we should be. Pastors in this region are isolated and working in an area where ministry is extremely difficult. Strategies from other parts of the country simply do not work in this uniquely post-Christian, rural area. When combined with harsh winters and people who are geographically dispersed, this is a very tough region to do the work of ministry. 

All too often our small, rural churches are overlooked by the broader culture, well-meaning pastors get discouraged and leave, and communities of faith shut their doors for the last time. But God loves the people of the Adirondacks! We are working to strengthen churches and ministries across this region, and we need your support to do it.