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And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
PHILIPPIANS 1:6
Dear Church Family,
In October of 2024 we celebrated our 20th birthday as a church,a milestone filled with gratitude for all that God has done! At the very same time,we declared together that we are Unfinished We are unfinished people with an unfinished story,one that God is still writing through us.
As part of that declaration,we set out three CRAZY BIG Goals for the next two years:
1.Reach 2,000 more people for Christ by December 31,2026.We are on track! In just the past 12 months,nearly 1,000 people have been reached with the hope of Jesus.
2 Invest $250,000 in local,regional,and global initiatives beyond our walls Here’s the exciting update: God led us to double this goal to $500,000.Yes,you read that right.Double it!
3 Pay off $750,000 in debt to free resources for greater ministry We are on pace to exceed this goal as well.Once again,God is reminding us: “I have more for you.”
None of this would be possible without you.Many of you have stepped into new levels of generosity or began the generosity journey for the very first time,and because of that lives are being changed
For me,it’s deeply personal.I have friends I’ve been praying for over the past 10+ years who are now exploring faith in Jesus because of what God is doing through His church That’s one of the new 1,000 And I know it’s personal for you too: your kids,your parents,your friends,your neighbors,your coworkers.Every single one matters to God.
In the pages ahead,you’ll get to see a glimpse of what God has already done this past year and the doors He may open in the days to come.
So buckle up.God has some incredible things in store for us.
I’m honored and humbled to be on this journey with you With gratitude and expectation,
Nate Ferguson Lead Pastor
OWe believe that God’s work in us is UNFINISHED and He is calling us to take our generosity with Him to new levels.
UNFINISHED GOALS
2K Reach People
750K Pay Down
500K Invest into Reclaim3d Locally, Regionally and Globally
WHAT GOD HAS DONE
SHOREWOOD CAMPUS LAUNCHED
SHERIDAN PRISON CAMPUS
COAL CITY EXPANDED SPACE
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Over the past year,we’ve seen another 35 individuals added to our Life Groups.Life Groups are where God deepens our understanding and commitment through great community! We’re so thankful for the leaders who open their homes and hearts,and we can’t wait to see how God continues to use these groups to transform lives in the year ahead.
Our First Impressions team at the Minooka campus has nearly doubled!This means more friendly faces that have welcomed and connected over 30% of our visitors!We’re so thankful for the way God is using this team to help every guest feel seen,known,and cared for from the very first moment they walk in.
- Nick Sandeno | Minooka Community Pastor
MINOOKA
LifeChange.LifeGrowth.LifePurpose.
SENECA
God is on the move in a big way in our small town! Numbers can’t tell the full story,but they do show how powerfully He is working in and through this church When the Limitless initiative began in October 2024,we had one worship service on Sunday mornings.It was filling up quickly,so byJanuary 2025 we made the leap to two services
Now,both services are just as full as that single service ever was,both in adult worship and in KidVillage Engagement in September 2025 was more than double what it was in September 2024.That means twice as many people are pursuing God here,and He is producing life-changing fruit.
In that same time,more than double the number of people have taken steps of faith,followingJesus and going public through baptism.There are no signs of this slowing down.We are asking God what our next step should be so that He can continue to move and work in mighty ways And we are moving forward in faith,trusting Him to provide and to keep making a Limitless impact in Seneca!
Since opening our campus in Shorewood last November,it's been amazing to see how many people have not just visited but actually decided to stay and become part of our church community So many of these new faces are experiencing real life change making the decision to be baptized,connecting and growing in life groups,and jumping on teams to serve alongside of us
It's clear that something special is happening in our community,and we can't wait to see what God has in store for us next.
This is just the beginning! We believe God is building something lasting here in Shorewood,and we’re excited to keep creating space where more people can encounter Jesus.
- Charlie Pierce | Shorewood Community Pastor
SHOREWOOD
Online is by far our most effective way to reach people quickly and broadly.On average,the reels we post (2 to 4 each week) reach about 1,000 people each, which means 2,000 to 4,000 people every week.
Our full messages on YouTube also continue making an impact long after Sunday While we typically see 200 to 300 views in the first week,those numbers often double or triple over the course of six months or even more.
The best part is that online content is available 24/7 Whenever you need encouragement,you are never alone.
-Nate Ferguson,Lead Pastor | Online Pastor
FindingCommunityAtTheVillage
We first came to The Village because our kids had questions about faith.At the time,church was not really part of my adult life,but we wanted to make space for their curiosity and help them explore what they were feeling From the moment we walked through the doors, something shifted We immediately felt welcomed,and we knew deep down this was where we belonged
What began as occasional visits quickly grew into something much deeper.Our kids found a place they love in Pulse,where they are encouraged,challenged,and surrounded by peers who are also growing in their faith.Matt and I stepped into small groups and discovered how much we needed those connections,not just on Sundays but throughout the week Serving on Sundays has also become a highlight of my week,giving me the chance to pour back into the community that has poured so much into us.
