Latest news and stories of how God is moving
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
One year ago today, Julie and Seth were sitting in the front bleachers by the Las Vegas music stage anticipating a fun night together and with friends. Shortly after the music and singing started, the first shot came across. Seth thought it was a couple of guys being crazy in the parking lot. But then … Read More
Erica has served our church as a valued City Group leader and labors in our city faithfully, working with and through local organizations, including the Hope Center for Kids and the Lydia House, to advocate and care for people in Omaha. She currently volunteers with Team Nebraska of the International Justice Mission (IJM) and is … Read More
Catie Kerr, an Alliance Missionary Candidate from Pennsylvania, was assigned to spend the summer at Citylight in final preparation for full-time international work in Cambodia. We were honored to host her as she learned more about Gospel-centered ministry, international student ministry (through Global Friends), church planting, project management, and leadership development. In August, she returned … Read More
While in Taiwan this past summer, our CitylightU team partnered with Envision in Taipei. The Aroma, a coffee shop/church plant, was started as a way to connect with the people of the Ximen (pronounced she-men) District so that they might taste, sense, and then spread the aroma of Christ. Their weekly rhythm consists of 4 … Read More
Who’s that girl? Meet Audrey!I was born in Omaha and attended Concordia High School. I graduated from Wayne State College with a degree in middle level education, while also being a part of the women’s basketball team. I have spent the last three years teaching 8th grade math with Omaha Public Schools at Marrs Middle … Read More