Because you give, CityRise is able to generously give the gospel online, one view at a time. In 2024, Dr. Tour's YouTube channel featuring lessons from his West U Baptist community group had over 12 m...  Read More

Dear Church Family,In addition to being your pastor, one of my greatest joys is gathering with leaders from around the city. I love connecting with people from local ministries and non-profits who hav...  Read More

We live in a time where people on every side of cultural and moral debates accuse one another of being evil. The confusion is real, and the tension is high. Each group claims moral high ground, believ...  Read More

I want to show you something even more powerful than our pursuit of what’s lost: God’s pursuit of us. Not because He’s lost, but because we are. And here’s the wonder of the gospel: God doesn’t wait f...  Read More

Because you give, CityRise was able to lay the ground work for some incredible ministry opportunities in South Africa over the summer. Pastor Roger and our team helped Judea Harvest equip untrained pa...  Read More

Dear Church Family,It’s a sad day in America today. Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was martyred by an assassin's bullet. He was a man who loved this country, freedom, public discourse, and the sanctity of hu...  Read More

We need to hold onto this truth, especially in the seasons when God feels far away: God's silence is not God's absence....  Read More

If you want to be led by the Spirit, you have to be willing to go where you didn’t plan to go....  Read More

Because you give, CityRise can offer free ESL classes for international residents of Houston. Over 400 people were served in 2024, representing 32 countries. ESL averages over 60 people each week at b...  Read More

What if work wasn’t just a necessary part of life, but a meaningful part of God’s design? The Bible doesn’t waste any time showing us how important work is. Right from the opening sentence of Scriptur...  Read More

Dear Church Family,Have you ever felt like God isn't doing anything in your life?We've all wondered that in some form or another—that maybe we're too far away from Him because of our sins and mistakes...  Read More

CityRise families get to serve in the Dominican Republic each year. On our most recent trip, the team witnessed 20 salvations. They collaborated with STCH Ministries and helped nearly 100 people for m...  Read More