UNITE 2026 is a powerful, citywide movement bringing together 100+ churches for three unforgettable nights of worship, teaching, and unity under one name — Jesus.

Believers from across the region will stand shoulder-to-shoulder, lifting one sound of worship and hope — calling every heart, every church, every leader, and every generation back to Him.

Event Schedule

Thursday & Friday at 7:00 PM

Saturday at 5:00 PM

Featured Speakers & Artists

Samuel Rodriguez
President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), representing 42,000+ churches • TIME 100 Most Influential People honoree • Global Christian leader

Kevin Wallace
Senior Pastor of Redemption to the Nations Church • Founder of the Ruach Global Network • Author of After This

Kelontae Gavin
Billboard-charting gospel artist • Known for No Ordinary Worship • Stellar Award nominee • Creator of The Higher Experience

Jason Crabb
Two-time Grammy Award winner • 22-time Dove Award winner • GMA Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year

Darryl Strawberry
Eight-time MLB All-Star • Three-time World Series Champion • Evangelist sharing a powerful testimony of redemption

Judy Jacobs
Renowned worship leader and minister • Known for the global anthem Days of Elijah • Album Almighty Reigns

Lisa Brunson
Acclaimed songwriter and worship leader • Songs include Thou, O Lord and Perfect Love • Co-writer on The Bridge in Way Maker

Worship Leaders from Our Region

• Dena Brice – Worship Leader, Friendship Community Church, Gastonia

• Ricky Collins – Worship Pastor, Gastonia, Director of Community Engagement at Gaston Christian School, Chaplain, Gastonia City Police Department

• Rachel Tucker – Worship Leader & Co-Pastor, Destiny Church International, Gastonia, Songwriter

• Jonathan Huffstettler – Worship Leader, The Point Church, Belmont