Johnsonburg's Future

For more than fifty years, Johnsonburg has established a tradition of acceptance in providing unique opportunities for people to follow the way of Christ and to function peacefully and positively in a changing world.

As we look to the future, we hope to continue this tradition while also moving in new directions.

The Vision

For young people, it is a vision of faith that embraces difference, values others, and takes responsibility for choices.
For adults, it is a vision that reexamines the frenetic life, recommits to values, feeds deep hungers, and risks new ways to realize the simple life that Jesus taught.

Challenges

Capitalizing on the increasing racial-ethnic diversity in New Jersey and beyond as an opportunity for richer community.
Welcoming all people to the table, given today’s challenges to meaningful relationships and shifting family patterns.
Meeting the need to satisfy the deep hunger for time apart and spiritual connection.
Continuing to be a financially viable organization, given current economic concerns.

Strategic Goals

To expand innovative faith development opportunities for youth, families, and young adults.
To facilitate throughout the year a ministry of retreat and sanctuary for adults that feeds spiritual hunger and provides educational opportunities not ordinarily found elsewhere.
To rethink the way Johnsonburg provides hospitality in order to render radically uncommon service tailored to the specific needs of each group.
To continue to maintain safe, welcoming, and efficient facilities that enhance the experience of our guests.
To launch a new development initiative that substantially reduces the current debt and secures Johnsonburg's future as a resource for the congregations of the seven New Jersey Presbyteries for generations to come.