Latest news and stories of how God is moving
Serving as an elder at Citylight Omaha has been a humbling experience for Russ Oatman and he’s thankful for it. From trusting in Jesus as his Savior at the age of 6 at a Good News Club, to recommitting his faith to Jesus in college, to now as a husband, father, and grandfather, Russ desires … Read More
Summertime for college students is a much-anticipated break from school and the stress and worry that comes with it. For recent UNO graduate Makayla Thompson, and several other young adults, this summer was a season of immense growth as they travelled to Berlin for a two-week mission trip. Makayla explains missions as a time to … Read More
Matt LaPine is Citylight’s newest staff member. Matt and his wife, Molly, moved to Omaha with their three daughters over the summer from Iowa. The past five years Matt has served as the Pastoral of Theological Development for a church in Ames. Matt is originally from Minnesota and while attending college in Iowa he met … Read More
Stephanie Swanson has been serving as the Kids Ministry Coordinator for almost a year at the West location. Recently she accepted the position of Director. Stephanie grew up in a Christian home outside of Red Oak, Iowa. Her parents pointed Stephanie to the Gospel as a child with not only how they lived their life … Read More
Laurie and Jessi Cox have always been close. Not only are they mother and daughter but also fierce friends. There is nothing Laurie wouldn’t do to help her daughter and Jessi knows this and has never taken it for granted. They also share similar interests and tastes, as well as fears and struggles such as … Read More
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
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
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