looking toward 2027
Love One Another
“Love one another as I have loved you.” — John 15:12
As we look toward 2027, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you will use what God has placed in your hands to live out our vision:
Love. Grow Together. Serve Our Neighbors.
Make your 2027 commitment on Commitment Sunday, October 25. Together, our commitments make it possible for St. John’s to live out our calling in the year ahead.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Prayerfully consider how you would like to support the mission and vision of St. John’s in 2027. When you’re ready, complete your commitment card online.
From your pastor & finance chair
Letter to St. John's
Read a letter from Pastor Lane and Steve Causey, our Finance Chair, about our hopes for 2027 and what it means to support the ministry we share.
What Your Giving Makes Possible in 2027
Our 2027 aspirational budget reflects the ministries, people, and priorities we hope to support together as we live out the mission and vision of St. John’s.
Ministries & Missions
- Children, Youth & Family Ministries
- Adult Discipleship Ministries
- Communications
- Congregational Care
- Connectional Apportionments
- Missions & Outreach
- Music Ministries
- Two worship services, in person and livestream
Operations
- Church Maintenance
- Church Utilities
- Cleaning Services
- Lawncare
- Parsonage Maintenance
- Property & Liability Insuranc
let's dig in
The 2027 Budget: A Closer Look
- Family Ministries: Continuing to support the growth we are experiencing among children and families.
- Local and regional mission: Increasing our support for ministries like the LSU and Southern University Wesley Foundations and the St. Mark’s UMC feeding ministry.
- Our church campus: Investing in the facilities, technology, and resources that help us worship, connect, and serve our community.