New York City – the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. New York City is the most famous city in the world and one of the cities at the forefront of culture, business, technology, and the arts. But this city is also home to a large population of people experiencing homelessness and has a 15 percent poverty rate. NYC needs the hope and peace of Jesus Christ more than ever.
Current high school students (grades 9-12) are invited to share the love of God with the people of New York. We're partnering with the organization Adventures in Missions (AIM), who will organize where we’re staying and our activities for the week.
While in NYC, students will participate in activities like homeless outreach by serving food at soup kitchens, passing out clothing at clothing distribution centers, joining local churches for city cleanup, serving in a kids' camp, and prayer and street outreach. One of our days will also be set aside for NYC sightseeing.
Students will be escorted on this trip by our Lead Pastor Ryan Wright and our high school student leaders. AIM will also provide site leaders to help us with our ministry activities for the week. We’ll be staying at a church in Brooklyn, NY with three floors – a main floor with a kitchen and common area and separate floors for boys and girls. The church is set up with bunk beds, but students will need to bring their own bedding and pillow.
The cost for the trip is $350 per student, which includes travel, lodging, and meals. We will travel by plane out of Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), and then we will purchase metro cards and travel by subway around the city. Students will want to bring extra money for souvenirs, extra food, and sightseeing.
Students will also be required to attend training before the trip to prepare for what we’ll be experiencing in NYC. More information about the training will be provided at a later date, and a packing list will be provided in the confirmation email upon registering.
Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to grow in your faith while sharing the love of Jesus with the people of NYC!
Click here to view the packing list.
Meet the Mission Trip Leaders
Ryan Wright
Lead Pastor
Pastor Ryan has been a pastor at Bedford Alliance since 2002. He has been our Student Pastor, Executive Pastor, and now serves alongside Pastor Bob as Co-Lead Pastor. As a Lead Pastor, he holds responsibility for organizational leadership, staff oversight, and nurturing spiritual growth among our congregation. Pastor Ryan and his wife Stephanie have two kids, Brayden and Mikenna.
Lindsay Roberts
Ministry Director/Small Group Leader
Lindsay has attended BAC for over 21 years and has been on staff at the church for 14 years. Lindsay has filled several roles within the church and is now serving as Ministry Director alongside Stephanie Wright. She attended BAC Students when she was in high school and is honored to be a small group leader in the same ministry she grew up in. Lindsay has been married to her husband Mike for almost 10 years.
Brayden Wright
Ministry Assistant/Small Group Leader
Brayden is the son of Pastor Ryan and Stephanie Wright and has attended Bedford Alliance his entire life. He is currently on staff part-time at BAC as a Ministry Assistant. As Ministry Assistant, Brayden helps ministry leaders wherever needed, and he currently serves as a small group leader at BAC Students. Brayden is currently pursuing his call into ministry, and he is enrolled at Liberty University studying theology.
Joelle Dey
Small Group Leader
Joelle is currently obtaining her esthiology license at Douglas J Aveda Institute in Ann Arbor. In her free time, you can find her volunteering at church events, studying at local coffee shops, or hanging out with friends and family. Joelle has been attending BAC for most of her life and has been volunteering in the church since 2016.
Brandon Husted
Small Group Leader
Brandon is in his second year at the University of Toledo pursuing a degree in business and rocking out on snare drum in the marching band. He gets paid to race golf carts at The Legacy. Brandon has attended BAC since 2015 and loves investing in his church family, especially as a leader with BAC Students!
Isaac Hilleary
Student Productions
Isaac is currently working full-time at Lowe’s and is finishing courses and testing to go into the HVAC trade. He is passionate about learning how to defend the Christian faith and is leading a young adult small group on apologetics. Isaac helps us run sound, lights, and slides on Sunday nights to ensure BAC Students have a quality experience. Isaac is the son of Rebecca Hilleary, our Business Manager, and has been attending BAC since 2017.