Introducing the 2025–2026 theme: Fearless (Joshua 1:9)
Every year, Concordia University Texas embraces a spiritual theme that challenges and inspires our campus community to grow in our core values.
This year's theme is Fearless, based on Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
In a world full of uncertainty, transitions, and noise, Concordia Texas’s “Fearless” theme calls students to stand firm in faith, trusting in God’s presence wherever life leads. More than a slogan, it’s an invitation to live boldly in Christ.
Chapel Series: A Journey Through Fearless Faith
Our Fall 2025 chapel experiences will bring the Fearless theme to life through an immersive and powerful series. Each week will highlight an Old Testament figure, exploring two expressions of their fearless faith: one on Monday, and one on Wednesday.
From Joshua’s fearless obedience to Ruth’s fearless vulnerability, each story reveals a different aspect of courage rooted in God's promises. In the Spring we will transition to New Testament stories of people who lived fearlessly in the face of persecution.
The rhythm of campus worship
Each chapel gathering will feature:
- Old Testament and Gospel Readings that connect ancient courage with the teachings of Jesus
- A Weekly Theme Verse to unite our hearts in Scripture
- A Reflection Question to consider how God is working in our lives
- A Weekly Challenge to turn inspiration into action—encouraging our community to live out their faith in everyday life
Special Focus Weeks
- September 15–19 coincides with the Counseling Department’s Week of Wellness. That week’s featured character is Ruth, whose fearless loyalty and vulnerability speak powerfully into conversations around mental health, belonging, and faithful presence. Our prayer is that students will find courage, comfort, and community.
- The week before Thanksgiving will center on Nehemiah—a leader of fearless vision and perseverance. His story offers a timely reminder to look back with gratitude and ahead with hope.
- As Advent begins (Week 14), we’ll close the semester with the prophet Malachi. His message of returning to God and preparing for the coming Messiah invites us to rest in the hope that God is always with us.
At Concordia, the Christian life is the heartbeat of our community. Through the Fearless theme, we invite every student, staff member, faculty, and alum to encounter God in the Word, worship together, and be equipped to live a bold and compassionate faith.
Whether you’re facing transitions, doubts, or dreams—whether it’s your first semester or your last—we want every Tornado to hear these words clearly: “Do not be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you.”
Get ready to be inspired. Get ready to be challenged. Get ready to live Fearless.