The Office of Church Development of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference exists to help districts and local churches realize their full potential as vital communities of faith:  to make disciples of Jesus Christ, to reach people with the gospel, and to be missional churches for local communities and the world. 

Natural Church

Natural Church Development via 8 elements: Empowering Leadership, Gift Oriented Ministry, Passionate Spirituality, Functional Structure, Inspiring Worship Services, Holistic Small Groups, Need Oriented Evangelism and Loving Relationships

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Roadmap to Renewal

A NEW BOOK! Many churches wonder if they are on the right road. Many churches sense that they need a new roadmap to lead them to a more God-directed, Spirit-infused place, where ministry and mission are healthy and alive. ROADMAP TO RENEWAL offers a process to help local churches journey toward a new sense of mission and ministry in the always challenging terrain of being the church in the 21st century.

Turn Around Strategies

Events Inspire, Processes Transform. Let us help engage your church team in both as you seek God’s call for your mission and ministry.

New Churches

Starting new churches is a proven way to bring in younger people and those who are not presently a part of our congregations. Here are ten reasons why United Methodists should start new churches

The Coaching Page

On Sunday, June 12th, Doug Ruffle plans to swim 300 lengths of a pool to raise money for a new church start in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Download the flyer. Help the cause.

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There is a new church start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, “Iglesia Cristo Rey,” a Methodist Church that is ready to purchase property so that they can build their first building. Doug Ruffle, who served 9 years as a missionary in Argentina, wants to help. To celebrate his 60th birthday, he will swim 300 lengths of a pool–that’s more than 4 miles–on Sunday, June 12 starting at 2 pm at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River, NJ. Sponsor him to help the cause.