The Gospel is Good News about new life and new creation. It is the announcement that Jesus was raised from the dead and through faith in him, our selves, our families, our communities and our cities can be reconciled and renewed. Paul writes, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” God is renewing all things through Christ and New York City will someday be free of racial division, class struggle and political corruption. Not only has God promised such renewal, we have seen it happening in New York City as Gospel-centered churches are planted. The Brooklyn Church Project is one of many church planting efforts that have grown out of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan and is the first project to focus on this borough.

What is distinctive about the Brooklyn Church Project? Along with the centrality of the gospel found in our vision, we can offer at least four core values, listed in no particular order: