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

Blog

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.

Training

Get info and links to upcoming congregational development training opportunities.

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

Multi-Ethnic Churches

There are many ways that a Multi-ethnic congregation can be organized. Some churches see themselves as "rooftop" organizations. Under the same protective covering, different cultural groups are housed. This kind of church might have separate worship services according to language or ethnicity. Learn more about the various methods to do Multi-Ethnic Ministry

Bookstore

Find helpful written resources for church growth including online links.