BEYOND Campaign Summary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents A WORD FROM YOUR SENIOR PASTOR

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A PURPOSEFUL PATH FORWARD

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CALLED

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TO GO

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FURTHER

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THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS

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WOODFOREST CAMPUS

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MONTGOMERY CAMPUS

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FURTHER IN MISSIONS

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HOW AND WHEN

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NEXT STEPS

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MAKE YOUR COMMITMENT

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A WORD FROM YOUR SENIOR PASTOR Friends,

We’ve shared a vision that goes beyond where we’ve been and calls us to step into something even greater — a future of deeper impact and broader reach for the kingdom of God. The work God is calling us to in this next season will require all of us — our faith, our resources and, most importantly, our trust that God is at work in ways we cannot yet fully see. This is not a journey we can walk alone. It will take the full strength of our church community, united in purpose, with every person playing a vital part.

As you read through this campaign summary, I want to encourage you: Your role doesn’t end here. This visioning is only the beginning. The next step is to prayerfully consider how God is inviting you to be a part of this mission.

Several opportunities for campaign next steps will be available in the coming months. I'd like to invite you to pray for the campaign, save the date for upcoming important dates, serve as a volunteer, and plan to make your commitment. Further details about each of these next steps can be found in the last pages of this guide.

Again, hear me say, thank you for your commitment, your generosity and your willingness to both wade into the water and walk this road together. I am confident that, through God’s grace, we will go further than we can imagine.

BEYOND THE LOGO From its inception, the primary focus of the Beyond capital campaign has been to thoughtfully connect every piece of the campaign back to one foundational command:

“...TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.” This guiding principle is reflected in every aspect of the campaign, from the design of our logo — with its iconic horizon line symbolizing the path to a bright new future — to the plans and projects we are presenting to our congregation.

Everything related to Beyond is designed to maximize

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further than we could ever reach or imagine. The Beyond campaign will not only establish a foothold for ministry in new communities and in a new language, but also engage

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As we have spent this time together in prayer and conversation over our church’s vision, I am reminded of all the ways we’ve seen and heard of God’s faithfulness. Thank you for your presence, your prayers and your heart for the mission of The Woodlands Methodist Church.

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YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED BY GOD “Go and be disciples of all nations” are the words Jesus spoke before His final ascent into Heaven. It is His parting commandment to us — to spread His gospel across the world to all people. Each of us has been given the opportunity, with gifts empowered through the Holy Spirit, to make an impact in a world that needs to know the name of Jesus. God has bestowed these gifts on you with a choice — to be idle and at ease or to carry out His ministry. Will you accept your calling?

“BUT YOU WILL RECEIVE POWER WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES ON YOU; AND YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES IN JERUSALEM, AND IN ALL JUDEA AND SAMARIA, AND TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.” ACTS 1:8 (NIV)

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We are a church of action. From humble beginnings in a community center in The Woodlands, Texas, in 1978, The Woodlands Methodist Church has been integral to bringing the gospel of Jesus to local families. In line with our mission to reach, disciple and help others, we expanded our reach globally, building schools and churches to share and teach God’s word. Every great impact, result and success has come from a courageous idea and a belief in

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what could be. It is our journey of faith.

The journey is not passive; it is active and intentional. It means embracing our roles as disciples, sharing the message of Christ, and doing the work that transforms lives. As a church, we are mobilizing to “Go” where God leads, with boldness and a spirit of purpose.

These are not just organizational achievements — they are kingdom-building acts that demonstrate a willingness to serve, reach and love others. In this next defining moment in the history of our church, we trust God’s guidance and provision, believing that each step of faith will create space for transformation and community in ways that reflect His heart for all people.

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FURTHER Going further means being committed. It’s about extending our efforts to places we haven’t yet imagined. It’s about the lasting impact of our actions today and the legacy we leave for future generations. Going further is what Jesus was talking about in Acts 1:8.

Going further is a commitment to continue striving for more, knowing that our work in God’s name has eternal significance. With every step, we move closer to the vision of a world reached, discipled and cared for through the love of Christ.

Going further is the path The Woodlands Methodist Church is called to follow.

We invite you to learn more about what that looks like as we move toward the future God has planned for us.

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GOING FURTHER THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS

The Woodlands Campus of The Woodlands Methodist Church has been a pillar of faith and family for the greater community of The Woodlands since its groundbreaking in the year 2000. Continued growth in worship attendance and weekly ministry activity has brought several periods of expansion, yet God continues to bless the church with new opportunities for growth.

THE LOFT BUILDING

THE LOFT BUILDING

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Loft

NextGen

Equipping the Loft Building for the work God has placed before us

The NextGen Students area will be renovated to include both

is an incredible opportunity to be faithful. This space is primarily

indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring a redesigned communal

home to our Loft worship community and NextGen Ministries.

commons and outdoor gathering area that will host worship

Through the Beyond campaign, we plan to refresh this space with

events and group activities throughout the week. Our hope is that

updates to the entrance and common areas, as well as the Loft

this will be a place where students want to gather regularly — not

worship space and kids' and students' spaces.

just on Sundays.

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The Woodlands Methodist School

Over the past year, The Woodlands Campus has experienced

The Woodlands Methodist School (TWMS), known for its premier

incredible and transformative ministry in its Spanish-speaking

Christian education, is a recognized institution in the community

congregation. As this ministry continues to expand with weekly

for its high-quality teaching and integration of faith in the

attendance averaging 240, a permanent home has been selected

classroom. Beyond campaign funding will focus on providing

in the Loft Building. Through renovations established in the Beyond

permanent space and enhanced learning facilities for fifth- through

campaign, a dedicated worship center for Spanish Worship will

eighth-grade students.

NEXTGEN STUDENTS OUTDOOR SPACE

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NEXTGEN LOUNGE

NEXTGEN STUDENTS OUTDOOR SPACE

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ADORACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL CONCEPTUAL DRAWING

be created adjacent to the Loft Worship Center. Additionally, a greatly-enlarged and shared NextGen Kids space will serve English- and Spanish-speaking families during weekend worship.

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GOING FURTHER THE WOODFOREST CAMPUS PHASE 2 EXPANSION

Our journey at The Church at Woodforest (CAW) began

This Phase 2 Building Expansion is our answer to God’s

with a call to plant a church in a school, much like our

call to continue expanding His kingdom in Woodforest.

current mission with The Church at Montgomery. From

By adding 250 seats to our main worship space, we will

those humble beginnings, and with tremendous generosity

be able to accommodate 650 people in worship. With

from our church family, CAW has grown into something

nine new rooms dedicated to discipleship, youth and

beyond what we had previously imagined or hoped to

learning, we are preparing to welcome more people into

achieve. Now, because of our faithfulness to that initial call,

a deeper relationship with Christ. These new spaces will

we are once again being called to grow. The need is clear:

provide much-needed areas for community building,

We are full and at capacity. With Easter and Christmas

spiritual growth and ministry development, ensuring

services spilling outside and only four rooms available for

no one is turned away or confined to limited spaces.

discipleship and ministry, Sunday school classes and small

Our congregation’s commitment to walking in faith has

groups are often left searching for space. Despite these

brought us this far, and through this expansion, we aim to

limitations, the passion for worship and discipleship at

create more opportunities for everyone to encounter God,

Woodforest remains strong, driving growth to an average

grow in their faith, and go further in their mission to reach

weekly attendance of 486.

others.

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WORSHIP SPACE EXPANSION

EDUCATION EXPANSION EXTERIOR

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GOING FURTHER THE MONTGOMERY CAMPUS PHASE 1 BUILDING

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400 Seats for 400 new faces!

leads. Building this church is our

so does our calling to serve this

response to that call — a tangible

vibrant and expanding community.

step to meet the spiritual needs of

We believe God is leading us to

the Montgomery community. A group

establish a permanent church home

averaging 125 worshipers is currently

on our recently purchased land — 14

meeting weekly in a rented space at

acres in the heart of Montgomery — Oak Hills Jr. High. Our congregation

WORSHIP SPACE

COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE

Classrooms for Kids, Growth & Gathering

As Montgomery continues to grow,

to lay a foundation of faith that will

needs a permanent facility to expand

serve generations to come. The new

our reach and impact. Plans for a

Phase 1 building for The Church at

permanent building for The Church

Montgomery is more than just a

at Montgomery include a 400-seat

physical structure: It symbolizes our

worship space and classrooms for

commitment to “Go Further” in our

study and small group gatherings.

mission to Reach People for Jesus, This new building will provide a stable Disciple Them in Faith, and Help

base for worship, discipleship, youth

Those in Need. This dedicated space

gatherings and community outreach.

will allow us to create a spiritual home where people can encounter God,

We invite you to join us in this

grow in their faith, and build lasting

journey of faith, to pray for the lost

relationships.

in Montgomery, and to support the Beyond campaign, enabling us to

When God calls us, He calls us to

create a lasting spiritual legacy in this

act. The command to “Go” is central

growing community.

to our faith and a reflection of our commitment to follow where He

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GOING FURTHER IN MISSIONS The heartbeat of The Woodlands Methodist Church is missions — reaching people for Jesus, discipling them in faith, and helping those in need, locally and globally. Through the Beyond campaign, we’re expanding our mission with three impactful initiatives, strengthening our partnerships and transforming lives.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD BANK

CHURCH PLANTING IN LATIN AMERICA

ZOE EMPOWERS ESWATINI

Since 2014, we’ve partnered with Mont-

God is opening doors for a church-planting

Since 2015, we’ve partnered with Zoe

gomery County Food Bank to fight hunger.

movement across Latin America.

Empowers to help vulnerable youth escape

They distribute food through 80+ local

Our Commitment: Equipping Wesleyan

poverty. Their three-year programs teach

pantries, serving children, senior adults

pastors with training, resources and

skills and self-reliance within supportive

and families.

ongoing support to launch new, vibrant

communities.

Our Commitment: Funding their facility

churches that share the gospel, creating

Our Commitment: Expanding their efforts

expansion to serve 5,000 more families

a once-in-a-generation opportunity to

into Eswatini, a nation with high HIV/AIDS

per month and provide 1 million addi-

grow faith-filled communities.

rates and youth unemployment, to estab-

tional meals annually. Just $1 provides four

lish groups that bring stability, hope and

meals, supporting our community while

the love of Christ to hundreds of children.

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spreading the gospel.

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE AN ETERNAL IMPACT With a $1 million commitment across these initiatives, we’re answering God’s call to go beyond ourselves. Your gifts, prayers and support enable us to create lasting change — feeding families, planting churches and empowering youth. Thank you for joining us in answering this sacred call to transform lives and bring Christ’s love to the world.

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HOW AND WHEN VISION AND FUNDRAISING

PUBLIC CAMPAIGN

COMMITMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS

Loft Building, Español, NextGen and TWMS

WOODFOREST CAMPUS

$12.8M

MONTGOMERY CAMPUS

$10M

Phase 2 Worship Space Expansion and Education Building

OCTOBER 2024 – FEBRUARY 2025

MARCH – APRIL 2025

APRIL 27 – MAY 18, 2025

SUMMER 2025

FALL 2025 Phase 1 Building

PRECOMMITMENT EVENTS

Engagement and visioning with top leaders at private events

Campaign preview events involving a larger group of leaders

PUBLIC CAMPAIGN Campaign kickoff in worship and a four-week series

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You're invited! Save the date for the Advance Commitment Dinner on May 2, 2025!

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MISSIONS FIRST CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

SECOND CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Construction on Woodforest Campus and projects on The Woodlands Campus (including Loft, Español, NextGen and TWMS) begin

Construction on Montgomery Campus begins

MAY 31, 2028

FUNDRAISING / FINANCE

$1.7M

Commitment period ends

CONTINGENCY

$1.5M

TAR G ET $ 3 7 M *Additional funds collected will go toward debt payoff

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NEXT STEPS PRAY

SAVE THE DATE

We want to continue to commit this vision and calling to the Lord. Therefore, we invite you to add the Beyond campaign to your daily prayers. As Scripture reminds us, when we lift our plans to God, He will guide us and

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LEADERS PLEDGE COMMITMENT

be our ever-present help.

We invite you to use the following prayer as

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a guide: Heavenly Father, we thank You for calling us beyond where we are today, leading us into new opportunities to spread the gospel.

Equip us to reach people for Jesus, disciple

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have called us to do. Give us the courage to

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go beyond our comfort and bring Your grace

VOLUNTEER We need your help! As we move through

MAKE YOUR COMMITMENT

the campaign, we will have openings for

Gifts toward the Beyond campaign are an

volunteers to help lead campaign efforts

opportunity to give above and beyond your

on our campuses. If you are interested in

regular offerings, allowing us to expand our

volunteering for this role, please contact

vision and impact in new ways. We ask that any

Executive Pastor Rev. Drew Essen.

contributions to this campaign be considered as additional giving, apart from your regular

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF IN WORSHIP

support of the church's operating budget.

ADVANCE COMMITMENT DINNER

to those who need it most. May we follow Your call with faith, bringing glory to Your name in all we do, to the ends of the earth.

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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

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