As the global fellowship of World Olivet Assembly entered 2026, churches across regions began the year by dedicating its first moments to God in worship and prayer. With thanksgiving and reverence, the church offered the beginning of the year as firstfruits, confessing that time and history belong to the Lord, and reaffirming its identity as a Word centered evangelical fellowship.
Entering the new year, World Olivet Assembly shared a renewed conviction shaped by the gospel and grounded in Scripture. Across nations and cultures, the church reaffirmed its strength as a community united in worship and committed to living by grace rather than human confidence or visible power. Scripture declares, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV), a confession that continues to shape the fellowship’s identity in humility, renewal, and transformation in Christ.
With this renewed identity, World Olivet Assembly moves into 2026 with a clear and shared direction rooted in Christ and His Word. Faithful abiding, prayerful dependence, and obedience to Scripture remain defining strengths of the fellowship, forming a foundation for lasting fruitfulness rather than short term results.
Significant growth in mission among churches in the Global South continues to bear witness to God’s work through the gospel, while collaborative partnerships with churches in the Global North strengthen shared mission efforts. This growing cooperation reflects a global fellowship advancing together as one body in Christ, affirming that mission flourishes through unity and shared responsibility across regions.
World Olivet Assembly also continues to pursue a holistic vision of mission, integrating evangelism, discipleship, education, and service as inseparable expressions of the gospel. Discipleship remains central, with intentional investment in the spiritual formation of believers, nurturing biblical grounding, maturity in faith, and faithful obedience within local communities.
As the church looks ahead, particular focus is placed on educating the youth and preparing future leaders. By equipping the next generation with a firm foundation in Scripture, faith, and responsibility, World Olivet Assembly seeks to steward the gospel faithfully into the future. Committing 2026 to God with gratitude for His sustaining grace and confidence in His leading, the fellowship moves forward united across regions and cultures, seeking to participate faithfully in the unfolding work of God’s Kingdom.