Constantly updating, Always uniting
One of the questions our J17 Ministries team asks regularly is, “How can we empower and equip more effectively?” A second on my mind constantly is, “What can we learn from others?”
Accordingly, we’re constantly revamping our resources (like the website) and reshaping our team. I couldn’t be more excited about it, because I know the Good Shepherd is directing the revisions. 2033 is the most impressive Holy Spirit accelerator I’ve ever seen!
What is your city doing in 2026 for Pentecost?
OR what did your city do for Easter a few weeks ago?
The intentional public march toward 2033 began years ago in other parts of the world. Tucson is beginning to scale up toward the 2000th anniversary of Jesus’ death and resurrection on May 24 at 5:00pm. If your city has 2026 plans, please email me back! Let’s learn from one another!
Some resources that might be helpful:
Our JC2033 tab paints the big picture of what God is doing around the globe, as well as our part as J17 Ministries.
Video resources include a congregational announcement, a billion+ piece puzzle, and why 2033 is really 2029.
The broader and deeper our unity, the stronger will be our witness, and the greater will be the celebration. Each of those core values is now a gathering place where we can share what we’re learning with one another. And this whole portion of our website is a placeholder for resources being developed nationally.
My 15-Year Book Report
The last fifteen years have been a daily treasure hunt as the Lord connects various parts of His Body, each with unique gifts and strengths. I can’t imagine a more privileged journey, with every day an adventure!
Sharing the joy:
We recently re-filmed our primary deep dive into John 17 itself: a detailed description of the unity Jesus prays for, as well as a prescription for how that unity happens.
We’re filming new content continuously, which you can find on either of our YouTube channels: J17 Ministries and the Both/And Life.
The media tab highlights some of the primary tools J17 offers for building unity, including our weekly newsletter content in blog form.
Buried tools
Obviously we’re not attempting to make resources hard to find… even if it might appear that way! But here are some locations you might need a tour guide to point out, as they are easily overlooked:
Our partners page will be expanding significantly, but if you haven’t heard the latest on the retreat center front, here you go!
We’re starting to record some of the presentations we’re most frequently asked to share, and you can find them under speaking engagements.
Breaking news
Hot off the press:
Our John 17 Weekends will happen twice in 2026! We just experienced the first set of Weekends in March; the second set of dates are October 1-4 (men) and October 15-18 (women). You can sign up to either serve or attend HERE.
We’re beginning to develop a youth version of the weekends, with a goal of launching in the summer of 2027. Stay tuned!
We’ve begun field-testing our first City Church database, designed to help the Body of Christ as a whole access the strengths of the whole Body. We’re not quite ready to go public yet, but your prayers are greatly appreciated!
Blessings,
Dave Drum, Founder of J17 Ministries
