Latest news and stories of how God is moving
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
Hey Citylight Family! We have prayed, and God has answered our prayer! I want to introduce you to Patrick Chandler. Patrick is coming on staff starting June 3rd as our Youth Pastor overseeing and giving leadership to our Middle and High School ministries. Things to know about Patrick: Patrick loves Jesus: Patrick did not grow … Read More
Jesus gave a command in Matthew 28:19-20 when He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end … Read More
Hey Citylight Family! Our vision is to multiply disciples and churches and we do that through two primary rhythms: gather and scatter. We gather corporately on Sundays to sit under the teaching of God’s Word and worship, and scatter throughout the week to live on mission in the context of community in City Groups. We … Read More
Depression is paralyzing and is unloving. For Samantha depression appeared in her life as a constant fear and paralyzing anxiety about not being able to do the right thing. Not being able to please the people around her. Samantha lived in utter fear and this fear dictated every aspect of her life. She couldn’t function. … Read More
Who’s that Girl? It’s Jess My name is Jessica Applegarth, I am originally from Beatrice Nebraska, but I have called Omaha home for the past 9 years. I came to Omaha to attend college at Grace University where I received my Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and my Master’s in Counseling Ministry. I worked at Grace … Read More