The Start to Something Great || Jarrett Stephens
Pastor Jarrett Stephens kicks off our NEXT series journey through Nehemiah with a message about how God starts something great. In Nehemiah 1, we see the unseen hand of God’s providence at work through history, placing the right person in the right place at the right time, and we see the powerful posture of a leader whose heart breaks for people, not projects. This message is a call to ask God for a burden, to believe He can do anything, and to prepare to act on faith. As our church steps into the NEXT initiative, Nehemiah helps us remember what matters most: the people behind the walls, the lives behind the needs, and the spiritual work God wants to do in and through His Church.
This was a landmark day in the life of our church. On Vision Sunday, Pastor Jarrett Stephens shares the heart, history, and future direction of Champion Forest as we step into what we believe God is leading us to next.Rooted in Isaiah 54:2 and shaped by decades of faithfulness, this message is both a call to remember and a call to respond. From making disciples and loving our community to strengthening the Church around the world, Pastor Jarrett lays out a bold vision that flows directly from our mission and stewardship as God’s people.
This is not about something new. It is about what is next, and how each of us can prayerfully take part in what God is doing from Northwest Houston to the world.
Staying Committed || Jarrett Stephens
What does it look like when faith moves from burden to action? In Nehemiah 2–3, we see a leader who has prayed, planned, and waited for the right moment, and then steps forward in faith when God opens the door. Pastor Jarrett Stephens walks us through Nehemiah’s call to action, showing how God uses prepared people, unified effort, and obedient courage to accomplish His work. This message reminds us that God-sized vision always requires faith-filled action. Opposition will come. Resistance is inevitable. But when God’s people commit themselves to a good work, trusting the good hand of God, He does more than rebuild walls. He strengthens hearts, unifies His people, and advances His purposes for His glory. As we step into the NEXT initiative together, this message calls each of us to ask where God is inviting us to act, to sacrifice, and to play our part in what He is building.
