Over the last few years, God has been incredibly kind to Westwinds. We’ve seen about 28% growth in attendance over three years, and 2025 continued that steady upward trend. More people are finding their way into our orbit—many of them cautious, healing, asking real questions—and taking steps toward Jesus. That’s something to celebrate. It tells us we’re being entrusted with people, not just numbers.
At the same time, while people have grown, giving hasn’t grown at the same pace. Our general giving has moved slightly, but it has largely stalled compared to attendance growth. We’ve responded by getting lean—reducing our budget year over year, living within our means, and making difficult decisions to stay healthy. Because of Nest, we eliminated debt and dramatically lowered what we need to spend on our building, which has created real breathing room. But the mission has expanded faster than the resources supporting it.
That’s why I’m praying for two numbers: 50 and 28. Fifty represents real names—people who responded spiritually at Christmas and are now in our orbit. Twenty-eight represents a prayer that our giving would grow 28%—that generosity would rise to meet the growth we’ve already seen. If that happens, we can move toward 10% out the door in mission, invest meaningfully in youth ministry and discipleship, and build real capacity for what’s ahead.
This is simply an invitation. If Westwinds is your church, this is an opportunity to step in more fully—to pray, to give, to participate in what God is building here. We’re expectant about what’s next, not because of numbers alone, but because of the lives already moving toward Jesus in our midst.
At the same time, while people have grown, giving hasn’t grown at the same pace. Our general giving has moved slightly, but it has largely stalled compared to attendance growth. We’ve responded by getting lean—reducing our budget year over year, living within our means, and making difficult decisions to stay healthy. Because of Nest, we eliminated debt and dramatically lowered what we need to spend on our building, which has created real breathing room. But the mission has expanded faster than the resources supporting it.
That’s why I’m praying for two numbers: 50 and 28. Fifty represents real names—people who responded spiritually at Christmas and are now in our orbit. Twenty-eight represents a prayer that our giving would grow 28%—that generosity would rise to meet the growth we’ve already seen. If that happens, we can move toward 10% out the door in mission, invest meaningfully in youth ministry and discipleship, and build real capacity for what’s ahead.
This is simply an invitation. If Westwinds is your church, this is an opportunity to step in more fully—to pray, to give, to participate in what God is building here. We’re expectant about what’s next, not because of numbers alone, but because of the lives already moving toward Jesus in our midst.