Stories

Seven years ago, the Citylight Family board launched a vision for our Family of churches to protect and fuel the movement of church planting. So, we prayed.

The Citylight Family’s mission is to multiply disciples, churches and movements. The past 12 years, we have seen God’s kingdom grow in our Family.

Throughout our Family of Churches, you will meet men who are preparing to plant churches by participating in a 1-2 year residency. These are our Church Plant Residents. Our strategy in Church Planting is gospel-shaped, spirit-empowered, Godly men!

The Citylight Family of Churches announces three new church plants for the 2024/25 year.

The goal of listening well is found in Matthew 22:34-40…that we can have deeper and healthier relationships in which the greatest commandment(s) can be fulfilled: Love God and Love Thy Neighbor.

As ministry leaders and “professional Christians,” advocating for personal rest can be challenging and sometimes, questionable. The needs of the Church, a staff team, work hours and calendars changing week to week, the devotion to study scripture, and then throw in the personal insecurities and family demands can make someone unhealthy very quickly. We also all have devices in our pockets and purses that demand our time and attention and constantly notify us on what we are ‘missing.’ We are fighting against a culture of hurry and the urgency of being “on,” available, and accessible.

Citylight Lincoln recently hired Je’Qwan Owens for their Hilltop Ministry geared toward young adults. He shares with our Family insight and encouragement on being a Resident.

We are in the month of January and the weather is cold and the daylight is short. As ministry leaders, we can start to lose energy and focus. In this season, a disproportional amount of people leave staff or make poor decisions. Considering this, we need to be proactive and be aware.

A letter from Jason Wilson, co lead pastor of Citylight Kansas City.

Residency Programs can be vital to church multiplication. A Residency Program’s typical goal is to provide direct development in a particular ministry calling. The hope is to see each resident equipped and developed for the ministry calling God has for him or her.