THE STORY OF 2025
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us
EPHESIANS 3:20
1093
Baptisms in 2025
We witnessed a record-breaking number of people choosing to be baptized in 2025, publicly declaring their dedication to Jesus—a life liberated from sin and stepping into the promise of everlasting life.
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
ROMANS 6:4
179
SOUTHLAND KIDS baptisms
275
Students Baptized
GROUPS
For the body does not consist of one member but of many.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:14
532
GROUPS
6,302
IN A GROUP
Southland Groups are a great way to make a big place like Southland feel smaller. Doing life together with a group of people helps us continually grow closer to Jesus while also growing your community.
VOLUNTEERING
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
MARK 10:45
1,104
NEW VOLUNTEERS
8,337
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS
Southland couldn’t impact people for eternity without our volunteers. It could look like greeting new people on a Sunday, leading a group, mentoring, serving coffee, or serving the next generation. No matter what, there’s a spot for you to help us reach lost and broken people.
2,868
FIRST TIME GUESTS
We love welcoming new people to Southland! Are you new yourself, or do you want to join in as we make Southland a welcoming place?
SOUTHLAND
KIDS
Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.
PROVERBS 22:6
This year, we celebrated a major milestone: our Children’s Ministry became Southland Kids! It’s the same great teaching and intentionality you trust, now with a fresh new look.
• 1,910 Weekly Attendance
• 750 Bibles Given to kids
• 179 Baptisms
SOUTHLAND
STUDENTS
We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
PSALM 78:4
• 1,246 Weekly attendance
• 2,269 went on trips
• 268 Baptized
GROWTH
So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
1 CORINTHIANS 3:7
+10%
Sunday
Services
+15%
STUDENTS Services
+8%
KIDS
Services
Southland
RESOURCES
Every day, Southland creates new resources specifically to encourage, grow, and equip you to grow closer to Jesus and his mission. Jump in and subscribe or follow for all the latest devotions, podcasts, music releases, sermons, and more!
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Devotionals Read
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374K+
Podcast Plays
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513k+
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3.1k+
Monthly Listeners
Thanks to your generosity, we threw a huge party called Jesus Prom for individuals with special needs, provided meals through the Backpack Program, invested in local growth, and offered hope through the Dollar Club. Each of these efforts reflected God’s love in a tangible way and we couldn’t do it without you!
OUTREACH
BAckpack
Program
The purpose is simple: To Feed Kids and Support Families in our Community. Your generosity makes it possible for each backpack to be packed and delivered with the love of Jesus and has the potential to change a child’s life.
• 46,800+ ITEMS DONATED
• 3,600+ Backpacks packed and delivered
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
MATTHEW 25:35
This year, Southland Special Needs stepped under the big top as Jesus Prom became a Cirque du Soleil–inspired celebration filled with color, wonder, and joy. With record-setting attendance, more than 950 volunteers joined the cast to share the love of Jesus with over 1,300 individuals with special needs in our community!
JESUS
PROM
• 1300+ PROMMERS
• 950+ VOLUNTEERS
Interested in attending or volunteering in our special needs ministry? Click below for more information!
THE Dollar Club
$500,000+
AWARDED
94+
Families Impacted
WHAT’S NEW?
This year brought exciting momentum with tons of new things like the launch of Richmond’s permanent campus, Wedding Day, and the beginning of First Wednesday Worship, new spaces and rhythms that invite us to grow, gather, and experience God’s love.
RICHMOND CAMPUS
On May 25, 2025, we launched our permanent campus in Richmond with 1,696 people in attendance for opening weekend! Attendance has remained strong with lives impacted each and every week.
Want to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in Richmond? Subscribe to their weekly campus note!
• 1,500+ Weekly Attendance
• 105+ Baptisms
FIRST
WEDNESDAY
WORSHIP
This year, thousands of people chose to begin their months the same way—by waging war through worship. First Wednesday Worship became a monthly reset, aligning our hearts with God’s heart as we sing, pray, and open Scripture together.
We’re excited to pick back up with First Wednesday Worship in February. Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the auditorium of each campus!
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
2 CORINTHIANS 10:4
1 Day
50 WEDDINGS
Wedding Day
We witnessed something truly beautiful on December 6, as couples stepped into the covenant of marriage, committing their lives to God’s design and beginning a new chapter together.
2026
We can’t wait to see what God does at Southland in 2026
Thank you for being generous, involved, and faithful. If we can help you connect to opportunities to serve, give, or grow as we move into 2026, please contact us—we’d be honored to help.