A Note from Pastor Roger
Dear Church Family,
Our vision statement at CityRise is "To lift our city and the world by generously giving the gospel of Jesus Christ." It's more than a statement—it's foundational to everything we do. It comes from Proverbs 11:10a and Proverbs 11:11a: "When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices,” and “Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted." We long to reach our city and beyond to glorify the name of Jesus through worship and studying God's Word on our campuses, connecting with our neighboring communities, and deploying around the world.
For several years now, one of the strongest intentional ways we've been enhancing this reach is through digital ministry. These days, we see people increasingly eager for truth, and we want to offer them the truth of Christ in any way we can. We have a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and our website receives significant traffic from seekers and believers alike.
In addition to these, have you heard about GLU Network?
GLU stands for "God Loves U." It's a free Christian streaming service that is helping families stick together with some of the best family and faith-filled entertainment and educational resources to help you grow in your walk with Christ. From podcasts, kids content, lifestyle, sports, and our very own worship services, GLU Network is a safe place for the whole family.
And did you know that since May of 2025, our CityRise channel on GLU has been the #1 channel consumed on the platform? I am grateful that the Lord is taking our messages, our testimonies, podcasts, and livestreams, and propelling them throughout the world. I am also thankful for Justin Kellough, our Media Arts Pastor, Wes Mathew, our Production Director, and the entire team of volunteers and staff who help us run the lights, sound, and cameras so that we can push the message of the gospel out on various digital platforms.
GLU Network is perfect for you, your family, and for anyone you know who is actively seeking truth in today's world. Check it out and download GLU easily at cityrise.org/glu.
Our vision statement at CityRise is "To lift our city and the world by generously giving the gospel of Jesus Christ." It's more than a statement—it's foundational to everything we do. It comes from Proverbs 11:10a and Proverbs 11:11a: "When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices,” and “Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted." We long to reach our city and beyond to glorify the name of Jesus through worship and studying God's Word on our campuses, connecting with our neighboring communities, and deploying around the world.
For several years now, one of the strongest intentional ways we've been enhancing this reach is through digital ministry. These days, we see people increasingly eager for truth, and we want to offer them the truth of Christ in any way we can. We have a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and our website receives significant traffic from seekers and believers alike.
In addition to these, have you heard about GLU Network?
GLU stands for "God Loves U." It's a free Christian streaming service that is helping families stick together with some of the best family and faith-filled entertainment and educational resources to help you grow in your walk with Christ. From podcasts, kids content, lifestyle, sports, and our very own worship services, GLU Network is a safe place for the whole family.
And did you know that since May of 2025, our CityRise channel on GLU has been the #1 channel consumed on the platform? I am grateful that the Lord is taking our messages, our testimonies, podcasts, and livestreams, and propelling them throughout the world. I am also thankful for Justin Kellough, our Media Arts Pastor, Wes Mathew, our Production Director, and the entire team of volunteers and staff who help us run the lights, sound, and cameras so that we can push the message of the gospel out on various digital platforms.
GLU Network is perfect for you, your family, and for anyone you know who is actively seeking truth in today's world. Check it out and download GLU easily at cityrise.org/glu.
Through GLU, social media, and our website, we are inviting people to come and know Jesus. In fact, God invites all of us to know His Son and to understand His plan for our lives. We'll explore that invitation this coming Sunday in our "Can I Still Experience God?" series. I look forward to seeing you there!
Stay Expectant,
Pastor Roger
Stay Expectant,
Pastor Roger
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