Aligning with the Vision. Serving Our Communities. Building for the Future.
A new season is unfolding across Archway PIWC District.
As we look ahead, we believe God is calling us to become more than a church that gathers on Sundays. We are believing for a church that is spiritually vibrant, firmly established, deeply rooted in its communities and relevant to the world around us.
Our vision is simple:
To build a vibrant multicultural and multigenerational church that impacts London for Christ.
This vision is reflected in our four pillars:
A Stable Church • A Spiritual Church • A Community-Based Church • A Relevant Church
And it is grounded in five values:
Christ-Centred • Kingdom Character • Everyone Has a Place • Mission & Transformation • Excellence & Innovation
These are not simply words for our website or vision document. They are intended to shape how we worship, serve, lead, give, evangelise and live as followers of Jesus.
A District Ready to Build
Over the coming months, a number of projects and initiatives will be developed across the district. Some will begin immediately, while others will be introduced progressively as resources, teams and partnerships are put in place.
1. Transforming JMMT into a Community-Facing Church Centre
Our JMMT building at Archway is more than a place where we meet for worship. We want it to become a welcoming, modern and functional centre that serves the church and the wider community.
Plans include improvements to:
- The main entrance and reception areas
- Corridors and internal spaces
- The auditorium and worship environment
- Children’s ministry and overflow facilities
- Offices and ministry rooms
- Media and studio facilities
- Kitchen and support areas
- Storage and organisation
- Signage, accessibility and security
The transformation will be phased and financially responsible, focusing first on areas that will make the greatest difference.
2. Archway Food Bank & Community Pantry
We want JMMT to become a place where people experiencing hardship can find practical support and dignity.
The planned District Food Bank/Community Pantry will support church members and people within our communities through partnerships, donations and volunteers.
This will be one practical expression of our commitment to:
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone…” — Galatians 6:10
3. Mission on the Streets
The Gospel must go beyond our buildings.
We are developing Mission on the Streets — a trained district outreach team equipped to take the message of Christ into our streets, communities and public spaces.
This will work alongside our wider evangelism strategy, including:
- Monthly Evangelism School
- Community outreach
- Gospel conversations
- Distribution of evangelistic resources
- Multicultural outreach
- School and youth engagement
- Prison ministry
- Community service
- Digital evangelism
- Follow-up and discipleship
Our desire is to see every local church become actively involved in the mission of God.
4. District Media Academy
The world is communicating digitally, and the Church must be equipped to communicate the Gospel effectively in our generation.
The District Media Academy will train members across our four local churches in:
- Graphic design
- Photography and videography
- Social media
- Video production
- ProPresenter
- Livestreaming
- Website management
- Digital communication
- Church branding and publicity
We want to identify and develop the creative gifts already present among our members and give them opportunities to serve.
5. District Music Academy
We also want to build a sustainable music ministry by developing our own musicians, singers and worship leaders.
The District Music Academy will provide training, mentoring and practical workshops in:
- Keyboard
- Drums
- Bass guitar
- Other instruments
- Singing
- Worship leading
- Choir development
- Music technology
The goal is to develop people, not simply provide a service.
We want musicians who are not only talented but also spiritually grounded, committed to the local church and passionate about worshipping God.
6. Investing in Children and Young People
The next generation is not the church of tomorrow. They are part of the church today.
We will work towards stronger district-wide resources and programmes for children, teenagers and young adults, including:
- Children’s ministry teaching resources
- Youth ministry development
- Mentoring
- Leadership development
- Youth engagement with the District Pastor
- Inter-local activities and competitions
- Safeguarding and inclusion
- Skills and career development
- Opportunities for young people to serve
We want every young person to discover their identity, gifts, purpose and place in God’s Kingdom.
7. Archway Summit
We are developing an annual district-wide gathering called ARCHWAY SUMMIT — a yearly revival, leadership and missional gathering designed to help us grow spiritually and respond to God’s purpose for our generation.
Over a five-year journey, the Summit will carry a progressive emphasis:
AWAKEN LONDON → THE SHIFT → SENT → IMPACT → RELEVANT
Our prayer is that this will become a defining annual moment for the spiritual life and mission of the district.
8. Prayer, Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
A growing church must also be a deep church.
We will therefore strengthen:
- Prayer
- Bible study
- Home cells
- Discipleship
- Leadership development
- Bible reading programmes
- District retreats
- Local church retreats
- Leadership summits
- Spiritual mentoring
We want to see people not simply attending church but becoming mature and equipped disciples of Jesus Christ.
9. A District Website and Stronger Digital Presence
Our district website will provide a central platform through which people can discover who we are, connect with our churches and engage with our programmes.
The digital strategy will also help each local church communicate more effectively through:
- Websites
- Social media
- Online services
- Events
- Sermons and resources
- Evangelism content
- Community information
- Church news and testimonies
Our goal is to make the church accessible both physically and digitally.
10. Community Partnerships
A community-based church must know its community.
We will continue developing relationships with:
- Schools
- Charities
- Community organisations
- Local authorities
- Faith communities
- Disability organisations
- Prisons and chaplaincies
- Youth organisations
- Local businesses and professionals
We want our churches to become recognised as places that serve, care, connect and bring hope.
This Vision Requires All of Us
Vision cannot be carried by the pastor, presbytery, local ministers or a small group of leaders alone.
It belongs to all of us.
There is a place for the teacher, musician, evangelist, administrator, designer, youth worker, professional, businessperson, parent, young person, child, volunteer, prayer warrior and every member who is willing to say:
“Lord, use me.”
This is why one of our core values is:
EVERYONE HAS A PLACE
Everyone is equipped.
Everyone participates.
Everyone matters.
And Vision Requires Generosity
None of these initiatives should become an excuse for financial pressure or irresponsible spending. We want to build carefully, prayerfully and transparently.
At the same time, a God-given vision requires people who are willing to invest in it.
Scripture says:
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
We therefore encourage every member to prayerfully consider how they can contribute.
Giving may take the form of:
Prayer • Time • Skills • Volunteering • Equipment • Expertise • Financial Giving • Partnerships
Some may be able to give £10. Others may be able to give £100, £1,000 or more. Some may contribute professional skills. Others may give their time.
Every contribution matters when it is given to God with the right heart.
As projects develop, we will communicate clearly about their purpose, costs and progress so that our members can understand what they are supporting.
We Are Building Together
The future of Archway PIWC District will not be determined simply by the size of our buildings or the number of programmes we organise.
It will be determined by the people we become and the impact we make.
We want to become a district where:
People encounter Christ.
Families are strengthened.
Young people discover purpose.
Members discover their gifts.
Communities experience practical love.
The Gospel is proclaimed boldly.
Leaders are developed.
Excellence becomes our culture.
And London is transformed through ordinary people living out their faith every day.
This is our season to pray, participate, serve, give and build together.
ARCHWAY PIWC DISTRICT
Christ-Centred. Kingdom-Minded. People-Focused. Mission-Driven. Excellence-Minded.
“Come, and let us build.” — Nehemiah 2:18
The vision is before us.
The opportunity is before us.
And together, by the grace of God, we will build.
