Trusting God for Amazing things in 2026

As I type out the number 2026, I can hardly believe it’s real. This year, Lord willing, my family and I look forward to several things. In May, we will celebrate 10 years with this wonderful church since I was voted in as pastor in 2016, and our oldest son Adin will graduate from OBU. Then, in June, Rebecca and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage!

We are beginning this year in a great place as a church family as well, and we believe God has great things in store for us now and in the future.

Looking back at the last several years, both our family and our church have been blessed in countless ways. I am very thankful for God’s faithfulness in the past, and I am looking hopefully at the present and the future.

With the present and future in mind, I want to share some of my personal and church-related goals for you as we begin this new year together. In 2026, I’m focused on:

• Spiritual, emotional, and physical health 
• More relationships, less screen time I
• mproved resources and growth opportunities for families to grow in Christ together
• Programs for biblical education and training to prepare for ministry
• Encountering God through WORSHIP more than just on Sundays
• A strategic commitment to DISCIPLESHIP and mutual encouragement in the Lord
• Building COMMUNITY with one another
• Faithfulness in SERVICE to our community and looking for new opportunities
• A renewed vision for SENDING out our people on mission in our city and beyond

I’ve never been more excited to be the pastor of this wonderful church and to serve alongside each of you. I am praying that we will join God in the great work He is doing as we share the Good News of Jesus in our community and around the world!