Posts with the category “pathways-stories”

Mark and Matthew Wong, a father and son who have been part of our church family for decades, have seen the transformative power of finding deep roots in a local church. When Mark and his wife, Joyce, ...  Read More

Jarrod and Stephanie Whitfield’s journey to finding a church home was defined by a simple, yet profound goal: they didn't just want to show up on Sundays; they wanted a community where they could plan...  Read More

Dr. James Tour and his wife, Shireen, have seen the profound impact of generosity and service as witnessed and practiced in their lives and ministry. For the Tours, the act of giving is not just a dut...  Read More

Jeff and Carolyn Shadwick found their way to CityRise Church through a simple, yet intentional search for community and authentic connection. Prior to marrying Carolyn, Jeff was looking for a neighbor...  Read More

When Samuel and Elizabeth Oliver moved into their neighborhood, they were intentional about finding a church that was deeply embedded in their community and accessible throughout the week, not just on...  Read More

When Cody and Karen Moore moved to Bellaire in 2004, they were driving long distances to a church in First Colony. With their son approaching youth group age, they needed a local church where Sunday a...  Read More

Roger and Annette Gregory share a faith history at CityRise | West U Baptist that spans over two decades, demonstrating how consistent involvement and radical generosity lay the foundation for a lasti...  Read More

Lee Anne Dixon's journey with CityRise began with a strategic, generational focus: she and her husband, Jason, were looking for children's and youth programs that could foster their kids' spiritual gr...  Read More

The story of Harry and Sandra Craig is one of deep roots, selfless sacrifice, and the enduring power of church community. Harry’s connection to the church began when he was just five years old, living...  Read More

When Brad and Janet Childers moved to Houston 25 years ago, they were in search of a new church home. What immediately drew Brad in was a sermon series, kicked off by a message titled, "Get Real." The...  Read More