About This Sermon
Jarrett Stephens shares the vision for Champion Forest's next season of ministry under the banner "From Northwest Houston to the World." He roots this in Isaiah 54:2, where God calls His people to enlarge their tents and strengthen their stakes. Jarrett traces the church's 55-year history of faith-filled risk-taking from Robin Guest's founding in 1968 through each generation of leadership. He reviews three focus priorities: making disciples, loving the community, and strengthening the universal church. Jarrett outlines five initiatives flowing from these priorities: renovating the worship center, expanding North Klein's kids and adult discipleship space, growing digital ministry and broadcast reach, partnering internationally in church planting, and pursuing a third campus in the Magnolia area.
Scripture: Isaiah 54:2; Matthew 25; Luke 12:48; Revelation 3
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- This is not something new for Champion Forest. It is what is next.
- God calls us to both expand our reach and deepen our roots.
- A strong local church helps make a stronger universal church.
- We steward what God has entrusted to us: time, talents, relationships, and resources.
- Every generation has answered the call to move by faith and attempt great things for God.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What stands out to you about how God has used each generation at Champion Forest?
- How does Isaiah 54:2 speak to both expansion and depth in your own life?
- What would it look like for you to steward your gifts and resources more intentionally this year?
- Which of the five initiatives do you sense God leading you to pray about or participate in?
- What questions do you still have about the vision, and where could you go to find answers?
From the Series
NEXT: From Northwest Houston to the World
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