Dear Church Family,There’s just one more day for 2024, and we are so close to meeting our financial goals. Thank you for your generosity this year. So much has been accomplished for our Lord through o...  Read More

Dear Church Family, I hope you had an amazing Christmas this past Wednesday celebrating the birth of our Savior!We are headed to Austin for a wedding. That’s right: Brady Patterson, our oldest son, is...  Read More

Dear Church Family, Tomorrow is Christmas Eve! One of our favorite days of the year is December 24. It’s an opportunity for us to come together and enjoy a time of signing Christmas carols and enjoy d...  Read More

Dear Church Family, Our vision is to lift our city and the world by generously giving the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was recently at a Christmas party when one of our members mentioned to me that they ...  Read More

Dear Church Family, We are fully in Christmas mode at CityRise! This past weekend saw two of our most popular, annual events take place: Gingerbread House decorating and a performance of Handel's Mess...  Read More

When Jesus said, “In Him was life,” He pointed us to the only source of true satisfaction. Life in Christ isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting Him to lead you, even when the path...  Read More

This Sunday at our West U Baptist campus is "Messiah Sunday" when we perform our annual presentation of Handel's Messiah during our morning services there. Join us at 8:30A or 11:00A; if you can’t be ...  Read More

Have you ever paused to truly marvel at who Jesus is? John's Gospel opens with a breathtaking introduction to Jesus, unlike any other Gospel. While Matthew begins with a genealogy and Luke recounts Je...  Read More

The Bible’s final book, Revelation, invites us into a vivid tapestry of visions and symbols. Yet, its central message is clear: Jesus is coming back. This promise isn’t meant to confuse or obscure but...  Read More

Dear Church Family,Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you will have a chance to spend some time with those you love the most. As we step into Thanksgiving Day celebrations, do not forget to spend some time wi...  Read More

Dear Church Family,Did you feel the weather change? Did you start a fire in the fireplace or spend some time around a fire pit this week? What beautiful and crisp weather we have enjoyed these last fe...  Read More

Dear Church Family,By God’s grace, we had ten people give their lives to Jesus through our ministry this past week. We are thankful for these new believers and look forward to helping them walk throug...  Read More