STATE OF THE CHURCH: GENEROSITY, FINANCES & FAITHFULNESS

First and foremost — thank you. 
Because of your generosity and faithfulness, 
John Wesley Methodist Church remains financially strong and positioned for meaningful ministry impact in 2026 and beyond.

There are several important generosity trends I want to share with you about your church, so we can move forward together with clarity and confidence.

The Good News: Our Foundation Is Strong
• Total church assets: $11+ million
• Debt continues to decline giving us an opportunity to restructure for construction
• Our endowment and invested funds are growing

This reflects careful stewardship and your faithful generosity.

Our School Remains Healthy
JW Christian School continues operating responsibly, serving families well, and meeting its financial commitments. This remains a strong and vibrant part of our ministry ecosystem.

The Current Challenge
While we remain stable and strong, with plenty of operational cashflow our giving for the 2025-26 fiscal year is currently running (as of end of January) about $143,332 behind our 2026 generosity goal. Our goal for July through January is to bring in around $1,561,000. We have brought in around $1,417,668.

In addition to a slower January:
• Insurance and facilities costs have increased.
• Cash reserves have declined modestly due to capital improvements and the timing of giving.

This is not about crisis. It is about challenge.
It is an invitation for renewed focus, shared ownership, and collective momentum.

Why This Challenge Matters
Our 2025–2026 goals include:  

• Deepening discipleship through JW Groups
• Expanding generosity and ministry efficiency
• Growing our school and Sunday attendance
  
  Each of these initiatives depends on consistent and growing generosity. If giving strengthens this Spring, we remain positioned for expansion and greater Kingdom impact. The mission does not change — but the speed of progress does.