Be the Bold

WHAT WOULD YOU DO TODAY IF FEAR wasn’t holding you back? What if you knew, without question, that God was cheering you on?

Imagine hearing God whisper, “This is your moment!” But somehow, that voice gets drowned out by fear. Fear of failure, of rejection, of chasing a dream too big.

But what if boldness, rooted in faith, is the key to your greatest impact?

Flash back to 1901. Our founders took a leap, packing up Battle Creek College and planting it in Berrien Springs. There were no guarantees. Just faith, grit and courage. That audacious move birthed the campus we know today. Their courage shaped this place. Their God-filled boldness changed everything.

Now, it’s our turn. This is our moment to break the mold and be the bold. Not in a reckless or showy way but with a boldness rooted in faith. The kind that listens to God’s call and chooses courage over fear.

How do we live boldly? Here are three game changers.

Dare to Act

Boldness isn’t just dreaming; it’s doing. It’s standing up for truth, pursuing God’s call and living faith unapologetically.

Peter stepping onto the waves. David facing Goliath. Daniel praying with his window open. None of these actions were safe. All were bold.

God has a plan for your life, but it often requires holy boldness to pursue it. Your bold step might be launching a ministry, sharing your faith or simply speaking up. Don’t let the “what if” freeze you. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (NKJV).

So, take that risk. Trust God’s lead. Start small, but start now. Your bold step could spark something eternal.

Dare to Connect

Boldness is also about people—the quiet courage of love. It takes boldness to notice the overlooked and build bridges that others might avoid.

Jesus’ life was a master class in reaching out to others. His connections changed lives.

Acts 4 shows that when the early church built strong connections, they shook the world with Spirit-filled power. Because when you dare to connect, you reflect the heart of God.

Ask yourself: What bridge could I build? Who needs my kindness today? Where is God calling me to start a bold conversation, to authentically share His love?

Dare to Change

Boldness leaves a legacy. Our namesake, John Nevins Andrews, stepped onto a ship in 1874 to serve as the first Seventh-day Adventist missionary. His courage launched a worldwide movement.

We, too, are called to shift the world: meeting needs, lifting lives and communities. Maybe that means supporting a student’s mission trip or funding a scholarship. Maybe it’s stepping into leadership or service in your own community.

Like Esther, who acted “for such a time as this” and flipped a nation’s fate, your bold move matters. Dare to shape eternity.

What does it mean to “be the bold”? It means taking the risk for God’s kingdom, trusting He equips those He calls and believing your next step, however small, can carry eternal weight. The legacy of Andrews University is bold people who dared to act, connect and change the world. Now is your moment. Be the bold and watch God move!