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As we move through the second half of the summer, many exciting projects and ministry initiatives are well underway at Jacob's Well.
From new spaces for learning and prayer taking shape, to improvements that prepare our campus for future growth, to investing in kids, students, families, and our community, we're grateful for all God is doing. These projects represent meaningful steps in faithfully stewarding what He has entrusted to us as we continue preparing for the next season of ministry.
Opening the New Embodied Center and Classroom
In Progress
Jacob’s Well is excited to be opening the new Embodied Center at 1120 122nd Street—just across the street from the church. The facility is becoming a community hub for whole-person health, recovery, education, and spiritual formation from a Jesus-centered perspective.
The center includes both a clinic side and a classroom side, where Jacob's Well's Embodied course, Celebrate Recovery, The Alcohol Experiment and other wellness-focused classes will be held, all centered around the vision of “making the healthy choice the easy choice.”
Perry Polnaszek, Jacob’s Well’s new Recovery Ministry Director, is leading and developing the ministry of the facility moving forward.
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Breaking Ground on the New Venture Academy K-12 Campus
Complete
Construction is well underway on Venture Academy’s new K–12 campus expansion, following the groundbreaking ceremony back in May. We’re excited to see this vision becoming reality and we're grateful for the incredible support from our church and community.
Check out Venture's website follow the progress this summer. Please remember to stay clear of Venture’s property north of campus while construction is active. The prayer garden and trails behind the church remain open for your use and enjoyment.
Groundbreaking Story on WQOW News 18
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Launching Bridge 6 for Incoming 6th Graders this Fall
In Progress
This fall, JW Family Ministry is excited to launch Bridge 6—a brand-new 6th grade ministry! Bridge 6 is being created specifically for incoming 6th graders as they take an important step in their faith journey. Designed to bridge the gap between children's ministry and student ministry, Bridge 6 will help students build a faith that's truly their own through worship, community, service, and engaging small groups.
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Hosting Summer Camps & Venture Summer Academy
In Progress
Thank you to everyone who prayed for Summer Camp at Phantom Ranch Bible Camp! It was an incredible week as God worked powerfully in the lives of 100 students and 23 leaders.
Venture's Summer Academy is still going strong right here on our campus with 75+ camps offered throughout the summer, through August 14th. Visit Venture's page to learn more and see what's still available.
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Launching the Outdoor Learning Center
Complete
The new Outdoor Learning Center has become a vibrant hub for outdoor learning and is already a key part of Venture's Summer Academy. Nestled in the woods along the prayer trails behind Jacob's Well's Prayer Garden, it provides a unique classroom where students can learn, explore, create, and experience God's creation firsthand.
Beyond serving Venture Academy, the Outdoor Learning Center is also available for the entire church family. Whether you're taking a peaceful walk through the woods, meeting with your small group, spending time in prayer, or simply looking for a quiet place to rest, this beautiful space offers a welcoming place to connect with God and with one another.
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Developing Our Marriage & Parenting Ministry
In Progress
Strong marriages and healthy families are foundational to a thriving church. Our Family Care and Support teams are working together to develop meaningful ministries, practical resources, and Christ-centered opportunities that equip and encourage couples, parents, and families in every season of life.
The Marriage Check-Up Workshop with Gina Young, LPC served as a great kickoff to this growing ministry. Building on that momentum, our teams continue collaborating to develop impactful programs, classes, and support opportunities that will strengthen marriages, encourage parents, and help families flourish in the months and years ahead.
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Podcast Studio Upgrade
In Progress
Upgrading the podcast studio to support video production will expand the reach of teaching and conversations beyond Sunday services, allowing Jacob's Well to share content more effectively across digital platforms.
The existing heated garage behind the church will be transformed into a dedicated podcast studio. The design phase is currently underway, and we'll be moving forward with the project soon.
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Building the New Facilities Shop
In Progress
Construction on the new Facilities Shop continues to make great progress. Gas, water, and electrical utilities have all been run to the building site, completing the essential underground infrastructure. Work is now moving into the next phase with heated flooring, underground piping, and the poured foundation. Every step brings us closer to a facility that will support the daily ministry and maintenance needs of our church.
As Jacob's Well continues to grow, a dedicated facilities shop will help our team care for the campus more efficiently and effectively. The new building will provide much-needed space for equipment, storage, and campus maintenance.
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Thinning Trees to Steward Church Land
Complete
Our forest thinning project is now complete! The remaining pine trees on our land now have the sunlight and water they need to grow strong and healthy for decades to come—an investment in the beauty and long-term health of Jacob's Well's campus for future generations. The project has also improved safety along our prayer trails by removing trees that were leaning or at risk.
Cleanup of the harvested areas is now underway using a Fecon mulcher, with approximately one-third of the work already complete. This fall, the remaining buckthorn will be treated to help prevent regrowth and give the newly thinned areas the best opportunity to flourish. What began as a maintenance project has become a wonderful renewal of our woods and prayer trails.
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Sending Volunteers with Builders for Christ on Summer Mission Trips to Logan, Ohio
Complete
Builders for Christ is one of the most visible ways Jacob's Well helps strengthen churches across the country. These summer mission trips mobilize volunteers, build community, and extend the church's impact beyond the local region.
This summer, two Jacob's Well teams traveled to Logan, Ohio, to serve alongside Ebenezer Baptist Church. Together they helped transform an old baptismal into new ministry office space while others faithfully served the team by preparing meals each day. Both weeks were filled with hard work, meaningful relationships, encouraging testimonies, and a shared commitment to building God's kingdom together.
Thank you to everyone who served, prayed, and supported these trips. Your willingness to give your time and talents is making a lasting difference as local churches are strengthened and the Gospel continues to advance.
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Hosting Three Summer Listening Sessions to Explore the Next 25 Years at Jacob's Well
Complete
Three Summer Listening Sessions were held in April, May, and June, and we sincerely thank everyone who participated. These gatherings provided valuable opportunities to listen, learn, and dream together about the future of Jacob's Well.
We are grateful for the thoughtful ideas, feedback, and encouragement that were shared as we continue seeking God's wisdom and direction for the next generation of ministry in the Chippewa Valley. Your input will help shape the conversations and vision that lie ahead.
✅ Listening Session #1 for Members & Volunteers happened on Saturday, April 11
✅ Listening Session #2 for All Attendees happened on Wednesday, May 27
✅ Listening Session #3 for All Attendees happened on Thursday, June 4
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Launching the New Jacob's Well Foundation for Legacy Giving
Complete
The Jacobs Well Journey Foundation Inc. is now provides a way support the long-term mission of Jacob’s Well Church through estate planning and legacy giving. While OneFund supports the ongoing day-to-day ministry of the church, the Foundation creates an opportunity to invest in the future of Jacob’s Well in a lasting way through wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, retirement accounts, life insurance gifts, donor-advised funds, and other planned gifts.
For many people, estate planning is an opportunity to reflect their faith and values in how their resources will continue making an impact for future generations. Gifts made through the Jacobs Well Journey Foundation Inc. help strengthen the church’s ability to pursue ministry, outreach, and new opportunities for years to come while continuing the mission of helping people know and become like Jesus in the Chippewa Valley.
The Foundation also provides legal designation information, suggested will and trust language, and beneficiary resources to help individuals and families work with their attorney, financial planner, or estate planning professional as they consider legacy giving.
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If God has placed it on your heart to help support any of these summer projects, we invite you to give toward completing them.
Your gifts help make these initiatives possible—from preparing the land and building new spaces, to launching ministries that strengthen families and reach the next generation. You can designate a gift toward these projects through our Giving Page, the JW App, the giving boxes in the lobby, or by mailing a check to the church office.
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