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STONEGATE Family,
We’re honored to share our 2025 Annual Report with you.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Those words to Joshua have been the Lord’s words to us this year. We cannot follow Jesus if fear gets the final word. It’s no accident that “fear not” is the most repeated command in the Scriptures. Fear keeps us from following. Fear places limits on what we will and won’t do for Jesus. Fear makes faithfulness impossible. In many ways, fear truly is one of our arch-enemies.
But this year has been about letting faith—not fear—have the final word. And church… you’ve done it. In 2025, we’ve watched the men and women of Stonegate follow Jesus into risky, courage-requiring steps of faith. The stories are inspiring! We’ve watched families follow Jesus into adoption, opening their homes and hearts to vulnerable kids. We’ve watched disciple-makers initiate conversations to see what Jesus might do. We’ve watched generosity that required real courage and real sacrifice. And in it all, God has kept showing up for us. Over the last year, we’ve seen people meet Jesus, grow in Jesus, and have the entire trajectory of their lives changed forever.
We’ve seen hundreds find community, discover new ways to serve the Bride of Christ, and uncover new parts of Jesus’ heart to enjoy. Those are the stories this Annual Report celebrates! As you look through these pages, remember: every number represents a person, every person has a story, and every story is a reminder of God’s power to change a life and to build His church.
As we look back to 2025, may Jesus refresh us with His sustaining grace. And as we look forward to 2026, may the Holy Spirit fill us with hope and courage. Stonegate—let’s keep following the Good Shepherd wherever He leads.
Pastor Rodney Hobbs
“The Institute has helped me see the Bible as one unified and beautiful story pointing to Jesus. I grew in my confidence surrounding reading and actually understanding scripture within context while being able to have the confidence to apply it to new passages I was reading and then share it with others.”
- Maci Oppert
“Being part of Stonegate has transformed my life. Through our community group and the “Follow Me” initiative, we’ve learned to prioritize God in every area. He has blessed us with provision, peace, and guidance, reminding me of Proverbs 46:10, ‘Be still and know that I am God.’”
- Haley Cruz
Faith in Action
Enjoy Weekend
Enjoy Weekend gathered 1,040 participants for a weekend of renewal and joy in Christ. Through Dr. John Piper’s teaching, worship, and breakouts, the Lord met us and reminded us of the beauty of enjoying Jesus. We left encouraged and challenged that joy in Christ is our foundation and mission.
Care
Our benevolence ministry led to $131,500+ given to care for individuals and families in our church and community. By God’s grace, we were able to be the hands and feet of Jesus through tangible care, while 356 participants found support and restoration through Redemption Groups, Financial Peace, and Marriage Care.
Equip
Through our newly accredited Institute, 127 participants were equipped for the work of the Gospel. Through teaching rooted in theological truth, the saints were strengthened in confidence and conviction. We rejoice in seeing lives shaped for service in the church and beyond.
Making Young Disciples
Stonegate Kids
Stonegate Students
YOU’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
29 Local & Global Ministry Partners
4 Finalized Adoptions
6 Foster Children Placements
IN THE GLOBAL CHURCH
Your generosity is reaching far beyond our walls. Through our ministry partners around the world, new churches are being planted, missionaries are being equipped, families are being supported through adoption, and communities are being reached with the gospel in places many of us may never go. Thank you for giving faithfully. The Lord is using your sacrifice to strengthen the global Church and to carry the hope of Jesus to all the nations.
BUDGET SPENDING
2025 BUDGET NUMBERS
$9,701,281 ────────────────── 2025 Actual General Revenue
$5,621,827 ────────────────── 2025 Operating Expenses
2026 BUDGET NUMBERS
$8,237,500 ────────────────── 2026 Projected General Revenue*
$5,750,000 ────────────────── 2026 Budgeted Expenses
*Follow Me Commitments will complete in March 2026*
ELDERS’ Prayers For 2026
Oh Lord, make us missionaries. Give us an ache for people, open doors for conversation, and give us courage! - Rodney
That God would give every one of us fresh courage—courage to take the next step of obedience, to share the gospel boldly, to pray with expectancy, and to walk in the light. And my prayer is that this becomes a year marked by real repentance, real freedom, and real joy as we follow Jesus together. - Ryan
My prayer for our church family this coming year is that we would be filled with fresh gospel courage to share the good news of Jesus with those around us. - Jimmy
My hope for Stonegate is to involve Jesus in even the smallest details of your life, because He is interested in you and wants to know you deeply! - Kevin
My prayer for Stonegate is that our love for Jesus would so bend our will towards His will that the two become indistinguishable. - Cameron
May God continue to build His church through Stonegate, and may God use the people of Stonegate to share the Gospel and disciple others enthusiastically! - Guy
I’m praying that Stonegate would be a people who abide in Jesus, seek his presence continually, and enjoy him. - Travis
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