Dear Church Family,

I’m grateful for the way you responded last weekend when we made the call to move everything online. Thank you for being flexible, gracious, and understanding. I’m also thankful for our staff who pivoted and communicated quickly so we could still worship together and begin this season well!

That same unity matters as we step into Pathways.

Pathways is a three-year generosity initiative that will drive us toward and beyond our 100th birthday. It’s a response to God’s faithfulness, a declaration of our mission, and an investment in the future. Through Pathways, we will honor the past, extend the gospel, and create lasting ministry impact.

The video below includes our Pathways Vision Video followed by the kickoff message from this past Sunday. It’s a vital start because we are echoing King David’s prayer as God’s people prepared for a new season: “Everything comes from your hand, and everything belongs to you.” (1 Chronicles 29:16)

That’s the heart behind Pathways. We are not trying to construct something on our own; we are asking God to shape our faith and lead our steps as we respond with obedience and generosity.

You can find more details, videos, pictures, and stories anytime by going to cityrise.org/pathways. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue building toward Commitment Sunday on March 1 where together we will bring our Pathways commitments.

We’ll see you on Sunday, Church Family!


Expecting Greater,
Pastor Roger

P.S. One more thing. Dads, our Father-Daughter Sock Hop is tomorrow night (Friday, January 30), from 6:30–9:30P in our West U Baptist campus gym. It’s going to be a great night with your special little lady! $15/person ($45 max). Register at cityrise.org/men.