Latest news and stories of how God is moving
Sympathy is a natural gift God has implanted in the DNA of humanity. We see a need and something abstract, but frighteningly powerful, pulls at our heartstrings. These needs which resonate in each person’s heart often differ—for one it may be the elderly and another the homeless. For Katie Arnold, her calling centers on children. … Read More
Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Hosanna attended college in Omaha, graduating from Grace University with a dual major in Biblical and Intercultural Studies with a focus in ESL. Hosanna comes to our Citylight Staff as a Missions Intern, pursuing placement as a long-term International Worker with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. As part of her preparation … Read More
Short-term missions can be one of the most heated debates in a church body. With the release of When Helping Hurts and similar works, the damage short-term trips can create was exposed, and some churches responded by axing short-term missions altogether. But short-term missions can also be an amazing (though certainly financially, physically, and emotionally … Read More
The Aim The Great Commission Fund (GCF) is the Christian and Missionary Alliance’s funding mechanism for our more than 700 missionaries sent to the least reached people groups of the world. On average, each missionary family needs an annual funding of $40,000 a year. The Great Commission Fund is responsible for the work of countless … Read More
Hey Citylight Family! We exist to multiply disciples and churches, and God is continuing to do a great work in our midst! God has surfaced and raised up new leaders, and since launching the West location in February of this year, an unanticipated ministry was birthed to the Spanish speaking community. With that said, it … Read More
Global Friends is a ministry reaching the international students and scholars who come to study in the Omaha area. Our mission statement is: Global Friends exists to bring in, build up and send out international students to the nations. It is an incredible opportunity to have an impact on students from all over the world … Read More
Meet Jeff and Heather Williams Jeff and Heather are Christian & Missionary Alliance International Workers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. They lead the Urban Ministry Training Center, which we, as a church, had the privilege of contributing to financially last year and hope to again as they continue to build the school facilities. They acted as … Read More
Huddles are important and significant extensions of City Groups where intimate discipleship can occur. Though a lot of emphasis has been placed on them, there can still be barriers that prevent us from taking that step. Amy Nunamaker shares her story of resistance, submission, and life change: We started attending Citylight in December 2015 and … Read More