It’s that time again to adopt new goals for the upcoming ministry year at JWMC. This Sunday evening at the Church Conference (May 18 at 5:00 p.m.), I will be sharing the following goals with those gathered and inviting our members to adopt them for the 2025–2026 ministry season. Please take a moment to review them—I believe they are worthy of our attention, generosity, time, talents, prayers, and focus.
Each goal aligns with John Wesley Methodist Church’s mission of connecting people to Jesus through Spirit, Mind, and Body while reinforcing Connect, Grow, Activate as the framework for discipleship and community impact.
Each goal aligns with John Wesley Methodist Church’s mission of connecting people to Jesus through Spirit, Mind, and Body while reinforcing Connect, Grow, Activate as the framework for discipleship and community impact.
GOAL: DEEPEN DISCIPLESHIP THROUGH JW GROUPS
Objective: Foster deeper spiritual growth, connection, and engagement through JW Groups (Life Groups, Sunday Groups, etc.) and by launching the The Kingsmen: A Men’s Leadership Network, reinforcing the Oikos model of evangelism and discipleship.
Key Initiatives:
• Continue to foster new Life Groups (reenforcing/repurposing Sunday messages w/ Pulpit Ai.)
• Launch The Kingsmen Leadership Network in the Fall (once or twice a month)
• Relaunch the JW Discipleship Pathway (three-stage discipleship pathway for members/guests (e.g., Connect → Grow → Activate).
Success Metrics:
✅ 70% of attendees participate in a JW Group and/or Discipleship pathway (Based off of 300 adults).
✅ 50% growth in Life Groups by June 2026.
✅ 25-50 Men engaged in The Kingsmen Network
✅ Increase of volunteer leaders for JW Groups and JW Discipleship Pathway
✅ Produce and teach Social Holiness & Justice Statement to JW Group leaders
GOAL: EXPAND KINGDOM IMPACT THROUGH GENEROSITY & MINISTRY EFFICIENCY
Objective: Implement DOME (Department of Ministry Efficiency) concept and financial stewardship strategies to ensure financial health, operational excellence, and impactful ministry on all levels.
Key Initiatives:
• Conduct a DOME assessment of ministry.
• Implement the donor engagement process and financial reporting (Your Generosity in Action webpage)
• Strengthen Partnering in Generosity with more testimonies & estate giving education.
Success Metrics:
✅ Maintain or exceed $1.9M in pledged giving for 2026.
✅ Increase giving of donors in lower 50% to foster new generosity
✅ Fund new and existing high-impact programs.
GOAL: ELEVATE THE JW BRAND THROUGH MARKETING & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Objective: Leverage the JW Culture (church & school) for outreach campaigns, and major events to increase attendance, engage the community, and connect people to Jesus.
Key Initiatives:
• Consult marketing firm and initiate plan for 2025/2026.
• Launch JW Christian School marketing campaign.
Success Metrics:
✅ 10% increase in school registrations.
✅ 10% increase in average Sunday attendance.
✅ 20% increase in guest visitation.
GOAL: LAUNCH & FUND PHASE ONE OF OUR CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
Objective: Successfully launch the Phase One Capital Campaign to renovate and modernize key areas of the John Wesley Methodist Church campus, ensuring a welcoming, functional, and inspiring environment for future generations.
Key Initiatives:
• Create a Building Team made up of 5 to 8 members.
• Develop construction plan with architects for Phase One renovations
• Communicate the plan for Phase One to commitment-givers and church attendees.
• Create a timeline for Phase One from funding and construction analysis.
Success Metrics:
✅ Secure at least 40% of Phase One funding by June 2026.
✅ Achieve 75% or more of giving unit participation in the campaign
✅ Begin remodel of at least two priority areas (e.g., prayer chapel, sanctuary, pavilion, or welcome center)
✅ Apply strategies to invest capital funds received in advance of use. ($681,980 as of May 12)
Objective: Foster deeper spiritual growth, connection, and engagement through JW Groups (Life Groups, Sunday Groups, etc.) and by launching the The Kingsmen: A Men’s Leadership Network, reinforcing the Oikos model of evangelism and discipleship.
Key Initiatives:
• Continue to foster new Life Groups (reenforcing/repurposing Sunday messages w/ Pulpit Ai.)
• Launch The Kingsmen Leadership Network in the Fall (once or twice a month)
• Relaunch the JW Discipleship Pathway (three-stage discipleship pathway for members/guests (e.g., Connect → Grow → Activate).
Success Metrics:
✅ 70% of attendees participate in a JW Group and/or Discipleship pathway (Based off of 300 adults).
✅ 50% growth in Life Groups by June 2026.
✅ 25-50 Men engaged in The Kingsmen Network
✅ Increase of volunteer leaders for JW Groups and JW Discipleship Pathway
✅ Produce and teach Social Holiness & Justice Statement to JW Group leaders
GOAL: EXPAND KINGDOM IMPACT THROUGH GENEROSITY & MINISTRY EFFICIENCY
Objective: Implement DOME (Department of Ministry Efficiency) concept and financial stewardship strategies to ensure financial health, operational excellence, and impactful ministry on all levels.
Key Initiatives:
• Conduct a DOME assessment of ministry.
• Implement the donor engagement process and financial reporting (Your Generosity in Action webpage)
• Strengthen Partnering in Generosity with more testimonies & estate giving education.
Success Metrics:
✅ Maintain or exceed $1.9M in pledged giving for 2026.
✅ Increase giving of donors in lower 50% to foster new generosity
✅ Fund new and existing high-impact programs.
GOAL: ELEVATE THE JW BRAND THROUGH MARKETING & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Objective: Leverage the JW Culture (church & school) for outreach campaigns, and major events to increase attendance, engage the community, and connect people to Jesus.
Key Initiatives:
• Consult marketing firm and initiate plan for 2025/2026.
• Launch JW Christian School marketing campaign.
Success Metrics:
✅ 10% increase in school registrations.
✅ 10% increase in average Sunday attendance.
✅ 20% increase in guest visitation.
GOAL: LAUNCH & FUND PHASE ONE OF OUR CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
Objective: Successfully launch the Phase One Capital Campaign to renovate and modernize key areas of the John Wesley Methodist Church campus, ensuring a welcoming, functional, and inspiring environment for future generations.
Key Initiatives:
• Create a Building Team made up of 5 to 8 members.
• Develop construction plan with architects for Phase One renovations
• Communicate the plan for Phase One to commitment-givers and church attendees.
• Create a timeline for Phase One from funding and construction analysis.
Success Metrics:
✅ Secure at least 40% of Phase One funding by June 2026.
✅ Achieve 75% or more of giving unit participation in the campaign
✅ Begin remodel of at least two priority areas (e.g., prayer chapel, sanctuary, pavilion, or welcome center)
✅ Apply strategies to invest capital funds received in advance of use. ($681,980 as of May 12)
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