As Venture Church steps into 2026, Pastor Brandon shares the very first message of the year across all campuses, introducing what we’re calling Venture United — a moment for our entire church family to speak the same language and move in the same direction together. Using 1 John 3:18 as the theme verse for the year, Pastor Brandon casts vision for 2026 as the Year of Radical Service. This message challenges us to move beyond words and intentions and live out our faith through action, love, and ownership of the church we call home. Through personal stories, Scripture, and practical examples, Pastor Brandon walks through why serving matters, how it reflects our love for Jesus, and why a healthy church is built on people who take responsibility for the mission together. This message sets the tone for the year ahead and invites every person at Venture to step into a deeper level of commitment, service, and love. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church across all campuses
00:25 – Introducing Venture United
00:50 – Health update and gratitude for prayer
01:40 – Theme verse for 2026: 1 John 3:18
02:10 – Opening prayer
02:30 – The Five Love Languages illustration
04:10 – Acts of service vs gifts story
04:52 – Introducing the Year of Radical Service
05:27 – 1 Peter 4:10–11 and serving to God’s glory
06:02 – Loving through actions, not just words
07:03 – Vision for Venture to be known for radical service
07:54 – Celebrating generosity and giving milestones
09:10 – Invitation to begin giving consistently
09:44 – Vision for generosity AND service
10:15 – Serving as a gift of your time
11:15 – God provides strength when we serve
11:49 – Why giving alone isn’t enough
13:27 – Serving as an act of love
14:51 – Serving as worship, even behind the scenes
16:20 – Redefining what a “break” from serving means
17:33 – Serving people as serving Jesus
19:05 – The power of hospitality and first impressions
21:12 – Story of a life changed through serving
23:25 – Serving even after moving away
24:14 – Serving as ownership
25:58 – Why the church depends on volunteers
26:37 – Ownership illustrated through everyday life
29:07 – What owners do when something needs fixing
30:42 – 2026: Venture’s Year of Radical Service
31:10 – Closing encouragement and vision for the year ahead