JWMC IMPACT 2024

IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024

Connecting People to Jesus

Dear John Wesley Methodist Church Family and Friends,

As your pastors, we are privileged and blessed to serve a great church like John Wesley God has truly been working through your lives, marked by generosity and unwavering commitment to His work In this season of growth and spiritual renewal, we invite each of you to deepen your engagement with the mission and ministry of our church In the following report, you will see all the different ways God has used our generosity to impact the Kingdom of God We believe it is time to celebrate what God has done, so please take the time to read all the impact quotes and important financial reviews

John Wesley Methodist Church is alive and well, and this can be seen in your lives of faithfulness and generosity, which exemplify your devotion to God and His command to love our neighbors as ourselves Let us embrace this call wholeheartedly, supporting each other as we venture into this transformative journey As we seek to be activated worldchangers for our Oikos, may each of us be a part of paving the way for a thriving church that connects people to Jesus.

CHAIRMAN

A WORD FROM THE PASTORS

Thank you for your steadfast faith and generosity. Together, let’s continue to serve as a beacon of hope and a source of light in our community.

In Christ’s Love,

Pastor Marty & Pastor Trish

Our pastors, leadership and members have positioned us well after disaffiliation, and John Wesley is moving forward focused on our mission of connecting people to Jesus.

Scott Chenoweth CLT Chair

CONNECT

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40+ New Members

3

Number of new member families who came through the school ministry

100%

Percentage of new members Involved in worship, groups, or a team.

9 Baptisms

14

Number of JW Groups

233

Number of members in a JW Groups

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DISCIPLESHIP

TotalActiveGroups(allages)

139 281

PeopleActivein MoreThan3Groups

139

#oftotalindividualswho completedaDiscipleshipPathway

223%

GrowthinSocialMedia EngagementLast2Years

4,257

UniqueLiveStreamViewers

210

45

Studentsenrolledat JWChristianSchool SchoolStaff

Through “Parenting God’s Way”, we’ve embraced the gentle art of guiding our children with love and wisdom This course has not only strengthened our family’s bond, but also deepened our commitment to nurturing our children’s spiritual growth It’s a journey that has transformed our approach to discipleship, making every moment an opportunity to reflect grace and patience.

Lauren Bell (New Member)

ONLINEWORSHIP

Being able to participate in worship on Sunday mornings thru the live streaming has been a blessing. I feel like I’m home –sharing in worship with John Wesley through singing, prayer and listening to the sermon. I would prefer to be there in person, but seeing it online is wonderful

Mickie Huebner (101 yr old charter member)

NEXTGEN MINISTRY

John Wesley Methodist Church and John Wesley Christian School have had a profound impact on my children's lives, fostering a love of learning and spiritual growth.

JWKIDS

Through their schooling, Sunday School classes, Vacation Bible School, and various activities throughout the year, they have developed strong friendships and a supportive network of peers and mentors

Courtney Gray (Member & JWC Teacher)

Our annual Discipleship NOW had a theme centered around being fearless in faith intaking steps to help others connect to Christ

I was blessed to attend, with my three girls, as a small group leader What we as a family gained from the weekend was a reminder of the pressing priority of walking boldly into relationships “for Christ”.

Karen Fuchs (NextGen Sponsor)

DAD-TEAM VOLUNTEERS

I feel blessed to be a part of a ministry that provides a community where students can explore and strengthen their faith through large and small group biblical discussions, discipleship, and missions. Developing a family of faith impacts lives by fostering a positive self-image and purpose, helping young people find deeper meaning and direction

Jeff Lowry (NextGen Sponsor)

ACTIVATE

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ArdithDaily(GuestServicesTeam)

MywifeKristinandILOVEhelpingwiththefooddistribution.Weleave campuswithawarmfeelinginourheartseverytime.Myviewpointas oneofthevolunteerswhohelpwithcontrollingthetrafficastheyfileby ourfoodtablesisprettyspecial.Thefamilieswhocomebyareasdiverse ethnicallyandculturallyasyoucanimagine.ButIalsoexperiencetheir joy,gratitude,nervousness,andevensometimesembarrassmentandor shame.Butbythetimetheyleave,theyhaveseendozensofsmilesand theJoyoftheLord.Weservemorethanfood.

TomMcLaughlin(StephenMinister&ReachVolunteer)

1450

3490 Items Collected for Local Projects Hours Served @ Local Partners

29 Days Spent on International Mission Trips

496 Gifts Collected Christmas Miracles Campaign

39 Adults & Youth Who Took International Mission Trips

REACH MISSIONS

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NancyThompson(KenyaTrip2023)

Kenya Scholars Program

Costa Rica Hogar Metodista

Local Mission Partners & Service -NAM

-Hope Center -TEAM -Others

TOTAL REACH GIVEN - $183,00

YOUR GENEROSITY

Your generosity makes our ministries that connect people to Jesus possible.

SOURCES

USES

215 PARTNERSHIP PLEDGES

If you have not started being a partner in generosity to JWMC, please go online or contact the church office to set up a reoccurring gift.

ON MISSION

A key to a healthy future for our church, John Wesley must recognize itself as the mission, first and foremost, embodying Christ’s mission where God has placed it. This self-recognition is crucial for the church to effectively manifest God's glory through the life of the local church As an on-mission community, John Wesley must be strong and healthy in order for believers to be nurtured, discipled, and educated in their faith.

It is essential that before venturing outward to perform missions, the church sees its own community as the foundational mission, ensuring members are living testimonies of Christ’s teachings. As part of this onmission church, each member is continuously engaged in this primary mission, learning to follow Jesus and thriving under the spiritual leadership and care provided.

Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar Asthechurch,wearecollectivelyand perpetuallyon-mission,committedto embodyingandadvancingthismission bothinternallyandexternally

Twenty-three years ago, a group of visionary leaders with modest expectations but bright hopes for the future created the Endowment Fund. Since then, as the Fund has grown to its current balance, over $712,000 has been distributed to the church, including $91,000 earlier this year!

These distributions have allowed John Wesley to enhance the worship experience and the mission outreach of the church in ways that would not have been possible through the budgetary process alone.

Making an estate gift to the Endowment Fund is simple and easy and provides a wonderful way for individuals to continue to have an impact on the life of the church for decades to come.

Don Pine Former Chair of Endowment

ISBIG G O D ENOUGH

LOOKING FORWARD

Please begin to consider joining a transformative journey at John Wesley Methodist Church, as we launch a capital campaign in February of 2025. This campaign will focus on enriching our sanctuary, updating our campus, and Welcome Center. This initiative goes beyond mere renovations, aiming to deepen our connection to Jesus and enhance our community engagement through stateof-the-art upgrades and thoughtful redesigns.

You will be invited to be a part of this legacy-creating vision, to consider what sacrifices you will make, to listen for God’s guidance, to follow His lead, and to give generously and sacrificially. Together, let’s step into the next chapter of our church’s story—a chapter of legacy-making that promises to connect, grow, and activate more lives for the Kingdom of God. We are not building more buildings; we are building more lives. Let’s embrace this journey together, for the path we choose today will shape our community for generations to come.