One of our core beliefs at JCI is that, “We believe that you cannot out-give God!” We demonstrate this belief by investing the first 15% that comes in the offering at our church into global, community, and church planting causes.  Once again, the generosity of our people continues to grow and we finished the year with an increased giving of 18% over last year.  As a result, our church invested $413,200 in our Global Impact, Community Impact, and Church Planting around the world.  This year we built a church and three homes in the village of Las Sidras, Guatemala. Our team held medical clinics for hundreds of people without basic health care. We sent 53 to serve on mission trips overseas, our church sponsored 57 children in Las Sidras, we had over 1000 people engage in our annual “Love Week” community impact initiative.

It was truly the greatest year financially that we have experienced, but there is more!  In 2019 we established a “Vision Team” that began dreaming up and preparing our 25-year vision as a church.  As a result, we shaped the building footprint necessary to accomplish this vision and then launched our “Difference Maker” building campaign to fund this vision. On December 15^th, our church pledged $10.7M over the next two years, over and above regular giving to make this vision a reality.  God is clearly on the move as he continues to give us more than we could ask for or imagine.

We strive to practice great stewardship as a church!  I am grateful for our Finance Team that oversees and holds our staff accountable to maintain the best standards for our finances.  In addition, we have great external accountability from our outsourced accounting firm as well as an independent consultant with over 20 years of church finance experience. I am truly grateful for your generosity that is funding the mission that God has given to JCI!  Thank you for your part in making 2019 the strongest year of giving in the history of our young and growing church!

Blessings,

Pastor Scott
Executive Pastor