Living Life in Community | Tom & Kristine Houghton

Living Life in Community | Tom & Kristine Houghton

August 24, 2022By Citylight OmahaStories

In a world of busyness and bad news, smaller communities like City Groups, allow space in a week for a person to be re-energized and re-connected with Christ and fellow believers. Without that connection, we sometimes can go on autopilot. Life takes over with the “busyness” of work, bills, sports, grocery shopping, and all the … Read More

Who is the Salt Company?

Who is the Salt Company?

August 23, 2022By Citylight OmahaSalt Company, Stories

Meet the team who leads the college ministry at Citylight: Mirrya Anderson Salt Co Director “I love Salt Co because I’ve seen the Lord use college ministry change the eternal trajectory of a person’s life. College students, including me at one point in time, are longing for significance, purpose and belonging. These longings can only … Read More

Leading Your Kids to be Kingdom Leaders

Leading Your Kids to be Kingdom Leaders

August 10, 2022By Citylight OmahaStories

When Ross Brenneman heard that his good friend Noah Yost would be serving with him in the third grade classroom at Citylight Kids West, he had an idea. What if he and Noah would meet up during the week before they served so that they can be intentional with each week’s lesson preparation as teachers … Read More

Meet Sarah Minturn | Kids Club & Mentor Director

Meet Sarah Minturn | Kids Club & Mentor Director

August 3, 2022By Citylight OmahaStories, Updates

Citylight is excited to share that Sarah Minturn officially started August 1st as the new Kids Club & Mentor Director. She joined Citylight’s staff team shortly after graduating from UNO in 2019 as the Citylight Kids Intern. She’s always had a passion and a love for kids. Growing up in the church she saw firsthand … Read More

By Her Side | A Story of Loss & Hope

By Her Side | A Story of Loss & Hope

July 27, 2022By Citylight OmahaCare, Stories

Last December, Julie Christensen felt like she was knocked off of her feet. Unexpectedly, on the five-year anniversary of her dad’s passing, a wave of grief and sorrow consumed her and it felt relentless. She couldn’t handle all the memories and the reality of her dad being gone forever. When Julie was 18, her wonderful … Read More

A Breath of Fresh Air | A Soccer Camp Story

A Breath of Fresh Air | A Soccer Camp Story

July 20, 2022By Citylight OmahaStories

Joelle Freed knew she needed community. She grew up in the church and had come from a Christian family. When she was a young girl, it was at summer camp that she gave her life to Jesus. Growing up, she had mentors who spoke encouragement and truth to her. That was so important to Joelle … Read More

Citylight Church Elders | Tim Raglin

Citylight Church Elders | Tim Raglin

July 14, 2022By Citylight OmahaStories, Updates

The Citylight board of elders represents the spiritual leadership of our church. There are five elders from our pastor team and five lay elders chosen by church membership. The method of choosing an elder is entirely Biblical. One passage found in 1 Timothy 3, Paul equips the church with a helpful list of characteristics in … Read More

A Faithful God, Generous Church, and Loving Serving Team

A Faithful God, Generous Church, and Loving Serving Team

June 30, 2022By Citylight OmahaStories

Most Wednesday nights at Midtown, you will find a lively bunch of first through fifth graders surrounded by a team of volunteers who serve, play, disciple, and love on these kids. This ministry is known as Club. Citylight Club’s vision is to bridge gaps in Midtown’s neighborhood between those who know Christ and those who … Read More