2026 Aligned for Greater: Faith Forward

 

"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hewbrews 12:1-2  

 

 

Our theme for this year—“Aligned for Greater; Faith Forward”—is rooted in Hebrews 12:1–2, where we are encouraged to lay aside every weight, fix our eyes on Jesus, and run with endurance the race set before us.

This year is about alignment. Alignment of our faith with God’s purpose. Alignment of our hearts with God’s will. Alignment of our lives with the greater work God desires to do in and through us. When our faith is properly aligned, we are positioned to move forward—not stuck in yesterday, not distracted by fear, but pressing ahead toward all that God has prepared.

As we anticipate 2026, my prayer is that our faith stretches beyond where we have been and reaches toward where God is calling us. I believe God is inviting us into Greater—greater trust, greater obedience, greater impact, and greater fruit. But Greater begins when we choose to run our race with focus, perseverance, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.

I want you to know that I am praying earnestly for our church members, for our surrounding community, and for those who are considering making Greater Harvest their church home. I am also praying for those who are searching—those with questions, burdens, and uncertainty—who are looking for real answers and lasting hope.

Let me assure you of this: Jesus is the answer. He is the source of our strength, the solution to our struggles, and the hope that anchors our souls. When we fix our eyes on Him, we discover that what we’ve been seeking has been found in Him all along.

As we move Faith Forward in 2026, my encouragement is simple: stay aligned, stay focused, and stay faithful. God is not finished with us yet. There is more ahead—and together, aligned with Christ, we will experience Greater.