New York Trails Most States in Jobs, Wages, Income and Population Growth - The Post-Standard

I read articles like this and I wonder, how can we as a church help with the economic difficulties of our communities. So many churches are just so consumed with survival or their own little domain. I wonder if it would enhance our ability to effectively preach the Gospel if we took at active role in the economic development of our communities. Could we at least start making it a priority in prayer together?