Moving Forward

The energy is electric here in Georgia, but our focus is singular. This week, we will welcome thousands of students representing every state to a sold-out Forward Conference. They are gathering with a holy hunger, seeking something far more substantial than what the world offers.

In a culture that feels increasingly shallow, this generation is hunting for truth. They are uniquely positioned, perhaps more than any that have come before, to anchor their lives in something eternal and that is our purpose. We are convinced that these are the very students who will lead the future with uncompromising faith. They are ready for a collision with the presence of God that alters their trajectory forever.

We believe they will leave differently than they arrived.

We are contending for a profound encounter that produces lasting transformation. We want these students to move beyond the temporary pull of emotion and settle into a permanent, forward-moving shift in their walk with Christ. A soul truly touched by the Gospel does not retreat.

This year, we are honored to host a team dedicated to this mission: Jentezen Franklin, Ben Hastings, Aodhan King, Abbie Gamboa, Elevation Rhythm, Girls Gone Bible, Bryce Crawford, Philip Anthony Mitchell, Reggie Dabbs, Free Chapel Music, and Anna Golden. Each is preparing to pour into this generation with passion and purpose.

As you go about your week, please join us in a focused push to pray:

• Lasting Transformation: Ask the Lord to plant seeds this week that take root and produce fruit for decades to come.
• Safety and Logistics: Lift up the thousands of students traveling from across the country, asking for travel mercies and a distraction-free environment where every ear is open.
• The Gospel Message: Pray that our speakers and artists speak with a holy boldness and anointing that brings clarity to the Gospel, meeting this generation’s search for truth.

You do not need to set aside hours. Simply pause when the conference comes to mind. If you want to grow in your own rhythm of intercession, we invite you to read The Power of Short Prayers. Let these quick, intentional moments of prayer be the catalyst that helps this entire generation keep Moving Forward.

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