Dear Church Family,

One of the joys within a season like this is seeing our Lord working through our prayers, planning, and generosity and seeing things take visible shape.

Pathways has always been about more than construction. As we move toward CityRise’s 100th birthday in 2028 and our next century of ministry, this three-year generosity journey is helping us honor the past, extend the gospel, and create lasting ministry impact. This summer, we have seen encouraging progress across several of our campuses.

At CityRise Bellaire, we have presented our proposed landscape improvement project to the city’s ZBA and are now awaiting its decision, which we expect in mid-August. Please pray that the Lord would grant favor, give wisdom to the city officials considering the plans, and clear the way for this project to move forward.
 
At CityRise Missouri City, work inside the main building is nearing completion as we prepare to worship in the new space this September. Construction on the parking lot has also begun, bringing us another step closer to making the expanded campus ready to welcome and serve our growing church family.
 
And at CityRise West U Baptist, construction on the Milton Street parking lot is well underway. We are also working to secure the remaining approvals for the Amherst Street project, which will expand our parking and provide a new playground for our preschool ministry.

It is encouraging to see these projects moving from being plans on paper to visible progress! We are grateful for every individual and family who has prayed, made a commitment, and faithfully given toward Pathways. As David prayed, everything we offer ultimately comes from the Lord and belongs to Him (1 Chronicles 29:16).

There is still an opportunity to join us. You can learn more, make a commitment, or give toward your Pathways commitment at cityrise.org/pathways.

Before I close, let me offer one final invitation to The AI Revolution: Four Nights with Global Experts on Technology, Mind, and Faith.

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the way we work, learn, communicate, create, lead, and care for one another. These conversations will help us approach those changes with wisdom, discernment, and faith. The series is open to the public, so please consider inviting a coworker, neighbor, student, business leader, educator, or family member to join you.

Beginning this coming Monday, August 3, we will gather for four free Monday evenings at 6:30P at CityRise Bellaire. Our guests will include Dr. Jeff Frey, Dr. James Tour, Peter and Misty Phillip, and Dr. Laura Murray. Learn more about our amazing speakers and the topics they will address at cityrise.org/ai.

Thank you for continuing to pray, give, serve, and prepare the way for the ministry God has placed before us.

We’ll see you on Sunday, Church Family!


Expecting Greater,
Pastor Roger