Pathways Create: Missouri City Parking Lot

CityRise Missouri City has reached a pivotal moment. Rapid growth and facility challenges have created urgent needs that must be addressed for the campus to keep reaching its community effectively. Two major projects will allow us to meet these needs and create the space required for continued gospel impact. Our first project focuses on space for parking.

New Parking Lot

We are planning a crucial $650,000 investment to construct a new, 80-space paved parking lot at our CityRise Missouri City campus. This improvement is a direct response to God's incredible blessing of growth. This campus’s community has flourished from 75 people to over 350 each weekend. The need is tangible and urgent, as nearly 50 vehicles are forced to park on the grass. This is more than asphalt and lines—it’s a foundational investment in the future of our ministry. By creating welcoming and accessible space, we ensure that every person God calls to this vibrant, growing family finds a clear "pathway" in. Let us courageously resource this vital expansion, turning a logistical challenge into a symbol of our soaring vision for ministry and outreach in Missouri City!

Endorsement from Dr. Mark Edworthy, Missouri City Campus Pastor

When visitors arrive at a church, they are hoping to easily park and make their way into the service. At CityRise Missouri City, we have seen such growth that 50-60 cars have been forced to park on the grass or on an adjacent property’s parking lot. This can be a nuisance, and for visitors, they may decide to simply keep driving. The proposed lot will signal the campus’s response to growth and focus upon the future and the new families that God will lead to CRMC. Access to our buildings will signal access to our programs and to our church family. When the dust settles, a welcoming parking lot will further communicate that our campus is ready to receive our neighbors and help them to feel at home.

Endorsement from Julissa Chappell, Missouri City Church Member

As both a member of CityRise Missouri City and a staff member at Casa El Buen Samaritano, I’ve seen firsthand how limited parking hinders ministry. During clinic nights, Sunday services, and outreach events, finding a spot is a struggle. Patients who’ve made decisions of faith have and then try to attend church are left discouraged when no parking is available. Family members I’ve invited have had similar experiences, with poor parking leaving a negative first impression. During rainy seasons, parking on the grass becomes nearly impossible, and I’ve had to replace flat tires on multiple occasions from hidden debris. Medical volunteers often have to park at the back of the church and walk to their vehicles late on clinic nights. Despite having security, they often have to walk alone in poorly lit areas. A new parking lot isn’t just a convenience—it’s a ministry tool that removes barriers and helps people feel welcome, safe, and supported at CRMC.