The Gallery is one of the most exciting additions planned for the West U Baptist campus. It will create a new front door, expand opportunities for fellowship, and foster relationships both on Sundays ...  Read More

The last sanctuary renovation occurred during the summer of 1997. It is time for a renewal that enhances both the spiritual experience and the functional capacity of our Sunday services. This renovati...  Read More

We are proposing the construction of a new, dedicated Choir Suite to honor and resource our thriving Worship Arts ministry. This suite is essential for providing our dedicated choir and music ministry...  Read More

The proposed plan includes creating a new, technologically advanced Teaching Theater to serve as a high-impact, flexible space for adult education, training, and strategic gatherings. This dedicated s...  Read More

We are excited about a beautiful new space that is planned with the construction of the Fowler Chapel, which will be on the first-floor east wing of the education space. This wing has accessible restr...  Read More

There is nothing like going home. Home is a place of peace, comfort, rest, and family. As I write this, I am facing about 24 hours of travel as my plane will depart later this evening from Johannesbur...  Read More

EVERY LIFE IS A SERMON Every life preaches a sermon. Sermons aren’t just given by pastors. They aren’t just lectures from parents. They don’t just come from people with platforms. Everyone—every life,...  Read More

In August of 1993, I moved into what we lovingly referred to as the Penthouse on Chrestman Hall at Mississippi College. It was my junior year in college, and I had a great roommate, Shane Scott. He is...  Read More

Because you give, CityRise welcomed 2,100 people to one of our Christmas Eve services in 2025; a 10 percent increase in attendance from the year prior. Our Missouri City Espanol candlelight service on...  Read More

When people hear the name Billy Graham, they think of stadiums full of people, altar calls, and millions coming to Christ. But what most don’t know is that the roots of his ministry trace back to the ...  Read More

After the Korean War, many churches were destroyed, and the nation was in shambles. Yet elderly women—often widowed or raising grandchildren—began gathering at dawn to pray, weep, and cry out for revi...  Read More

How long should we wait? That’s a common question, isn’t it? Whether you are at Whataburger (you know they always take longer, but it’s worth it because it’s fresh!), at a restaurant waiting for a ta...  Read More