09/22/2026
What a great start to the year! Our theme for the year is "Not Alone." Last night we asked our Campus Life high school students one simple question:
“What are some hopes you have for this year?”
Their answers gave us a little glimpse into what teenagers are hoping for, praying for, and carrying with them every day.
60% mentioned growing in their faith or relationship with God.
60% mentioned friendships, relationships, connection, or belonging.
45% mentioned mental/emotional health or personal growth.
33% mentioned school, college, or their future.
27% mentioned sports or activities.
26% mentioned their families.
But the numbers only tell part of the story. These are their actual words:
“I hope to make friends because I feel so alone.”
“I hope to be a Christian that people can tell that I’m a Christian.”
“I hope I stop feeling lonely… I hope I feel a connection with anyone.”
“I hope I can become fully confident in God’s calling for my life and my story.”
“I hope people that I love stop feeling hopeless and alone and realize their life is worth living.”
This is why we show up.
Teenagers are looking for places where they can belong, people who genuinely care about them, and hope for the things they’re carrying. And we get the incredible privilege of walking alongside them and pointing them toward Jesus.
We are counting down the days till next week!
