Our journey to plant Beloved NY in 2025 began long before we ever put a name to it. From 2011 to 2019, New York was our home—a place we came to for school, work, and to serve in the local church. We poured ourselves into the city, doing good wherever we could, yet slowly found ourselves running on empty. Exhaustion set in. Panic attacks and doubt began to cloud our faith.

That season became our wake-up call. Over the past six years, God has revealed to us the way of the Beloved: an overflowing life that starts in solitude and love. It has been life-changing. The faith journey feels sustainable and joyful again.

Our longing is to see the people of New York experience that same freedom—to step into a community where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that you are the Beloved.