Acknowledging recent staff transitions and the wearying, storm-like season the church has been navigating, Pete grounds that experience in the biblical story of the disciples straining in the oars amidst a storm at Jesus’ direction. The core point: following Jesus doesn’t spare us from long, exhausting storms, but He still sees us, sustains us, and leads us forward. Rather than slipping back into survival mode, the church is called to lift its eyes, unfurl the sails, and move toward a fresh, forward-looking vision. The pastor declares that the season of merely holding on is over, and outlines a renewed commitment—especially to next-generation ministry—as the church charts into new waters.