JMAC Partnership Opportunities
Partner with the John Melvin Christian University System
Expanding God's Kingdom Through Christian Education, Athletics, and Community Impact
The John Melvin Athletic Center (JMAC) is the official community partnership model of the John Melvin Christian University System.
JMACs are designed to bring Christ-centered higher education, athletic development, ministry, workforce preparation, and community engagement to cities across America and around the world.
Rather than building every campus independently, the John Melvin Christian University System partners with churches, schools, nonprofit organizations, athletic facilities, businesses, and community leaders who share our mission of advancing God's Kingdom through quality Christian education and sports.
Each JMAC serves as a local extension of the John Melvin Christian University System while maintaining strong community relationships and local leadership.
Together, we are creating opportunities that transform lives—one community, one campus, and one student at a time.
Advancing God's Kingdom through Quality Christian Education and Sports.
Why Become a JMAC Partner?
A JMAC partnership allows organizations to expand their mission while providing affordable Christian higher education, athletic opportunities, leadership development, and community programming.
Whether your organization owns a church campus, athletic complex, school, office building, community center, or commercial property, a JMAC can transform existing resources into a thriving educational and ministry hub.
Benefits include:
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Expand your ministry and community impact
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Increase utilization of existing facilities
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Create new educational opportunities
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Develop collegiate athletic programs
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Build leadership and discipleship programs
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Strengthen community relationships
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Generate sustainable revenue opportunities
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Partner with an established Christian university system
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Help students discover God's purpose for their lives
What Is a JMAC?
A John Melvin Athletic Center is a local Student Learning and Activities Center designed to support the academic, athletic, spiritual, and personal development of students.
John Melvin University serves as the primary academic institution, while each JMAC provides local facilities, student support, athletic programming, ministry opportunities, and community engagement.
Depending on the needs and resources of the local partner, a JMAC may offer:
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Collegiate athletic programs
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Academic support and student study areas
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Strength and conditioning
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Sports performance training
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Ministry and discipleship programs
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Student activities and leadership development
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Youth sports and community programming
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Coaching and professional certification courses
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College recruitment and player advancement services
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Community events, camps, clinics, and tournaments
Each partnership can be customized to serve the mission, facilities, and community of the local organization.
Expand Your Community Impact
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Why Partner With JMAC?
A JMAC partnership allows your organization to serve students, athletes, families, and the surrounding community through education, sports, ministry, and leadership development.
Create New Opportunities for Students
JMAC locations help students pursue a college education while participating in athletics, receiving academic support, developing leadership skills, and growing in their Christian faith.
Maximize Existing Facilities
Churches, schools, sports complexes, gyms, and community organizations can transform underused classrooms, athletic facilities, offices, and meeting spaces into an active collegiate learning and athletic center.
Join an Established Educational Mission
Partners benefit from their relationship with John Melvin University, including institutional experience, academic systems, curriculum, branding, student recruitment support, and operational guidance.
Develop Sustainable Programming
JMACs can create multiple sources of activity and revenue through tuition-supported services, athletic programming, memberships, camps, events, sponsorships, facility rentals, and professional certification courses.
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Who Can Become a JMAC Partner?
JMAC partnerships may be developed with:
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Churches and ministries
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Christian schools
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Private schools and academies
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Sports complexes and training facilities
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Community and nonprofit organizations
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Municipal recreation departments
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Existing colleges or educational organizations
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Youth sports organizations
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Athletic clubs and travel programs
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Real estate and facility owners
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Mission-aligned investors and business leaders
The ideal JMAC partner shares our commitment to Christian education, student development, integrity, community service, and excellence in athletics.
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Build a JMAC Around Your Community
Every community is different. A JMAC does not have to follow a single traditional campus model.
A location may begin with one or two academic and athletic programs and expand over time.
Examples include:
Academic and Athletic Center
A location offering college courses, tutoring, student activities, athletic teams, and strength training.
Sports Performance JMAC
A center focused on collegiate athletics, player development, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and sports science.
Church-Based JMAC
A college learning center operating from a church campus with classrooms, ministry programming, and access to community athletic facilities.
Postgraduate Development JMAC
A program helping high school graduates improve academically, athletically, spiritually, and personally while preparing for college admission or athletic advancement.
Community Access JMAC
A nonprofit-oriented center providing scholarships, mentoring, youth sports, workforce development, and affordable educational pathways.
Specialized Sport JMAC
A location built around one or more sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, beach volleyball, esports, powerlifting, martial arts, or pickleball.
Partnership Models
Services Provided Through a JMAC Licensing Partnership
Under a professional licensing agreement with the John Melvin Christian University System, each JMAC partner delivers the services outlined below in accordance with established institutional standards, operational guidelines, and the shared mission of advancing God's Kingdom through quality Christian education and sports.
What John Melvin Christian University System Provides
Every approved JMAC partner receives ongoing institutional support that may include:
Academic Support
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Curriculum
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Degree Programs
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Faculty Resources
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Academic Policies
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Registrar Services
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Admissions Systems
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Learning Management Systems
Operational Support
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Business Planning
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Campus Development
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Strategic Planning
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Policy Development
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Staff Training
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Administrative Guidance
Marketing Support
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Branding
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Website Resources
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Digital Marketing
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Recruitment Materials
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Social Media Assets
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Enrollment Campaigns
Athletic Support
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Athletic Program Development
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Recruiting Assistance
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Coach Education
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Sports Performance Resources
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Event Planning
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Competition Scheduling
Technology
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Student Information Systems
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Online Learning Platforms
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CRM Systems
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Enrollment Management
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Communication Tools
Responsibilities of the Local JMAC Partner
Local responsibilities may vary, but a JMAC partner may provide:
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Classrooms and student learning spaces
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Offices and administrative areas
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Athletic facilities
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Strength and conditioning space
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Technology and internet access
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Local staffing
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Coaches and athletic personnel
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Student activities
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Community partnerships
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Local fundraising and sponsorships
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Facility maintenance and utilities
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Student recruitment assistance
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Ministry and spiritual-development opportunities
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Transportation or housing support when applicable
Each partnership is customized based upon the strengths and resources of the local organization.
The responsibilities of each party are defined through a formal partnership or service agreement.
The Partnership Process
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Step 1
Initial Discovery Meeting
Learn about your vision, facilities, leadership, and community.
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Step 2
Community Assessment
Evaluate opportunities, demographics, facilities, and programming.
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Step 3
Partnership Proposal & Agreement
Develop a customized JMAC plan. Execute partnership, licensing, or service agreements.
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Step 5
Campus Development
Prepare facilities, staffing, technology, and marketing.
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Step 6
Recruitment
Begin student enrollment, athletic recruiting, and community outreach.
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Step 7
Grand Opening
Launch your new JMAC
(John Melvin Athletic Center.)
Ready to Start?
If your church, school, athletic organization, nonprofit, municipality, business, or community group shares our vision, we invite you to begin the conversation.
Let's Build the Next JMAC Together.
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Request Information
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Schedule a Discovery Meeting
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Become a JMAC Partner
"Changing the World One Campus at a Time."