Immanuel — God with Us
While I (Ray) can’t remember the year, there is a distinct Christmas memory I will never forget. My wife Carolyn and I had just celebrated…
Author: Ray Williams
Ray Williams has served as the Founder and President of CityChurch Network since its beginning in 1999. Previously, he served in multiple pastor roles at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock for 38 years. He and his wife Carolyn love to attend movies and travel together. They have two daughters and seven grandchildren who know him as “Papa Ray.”
He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1977 and earned an M.A. in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from UA Little Rock in 1985. He is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry through the Antioch School for Church Planting and Leadership Development. His training as an Army Airborne Ranger and active-duty service as an Infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1977 to 1981 earned him the nickname “Ranger Ray” with some of his long-term friends.
A Trip to Bud Walton Arena
It was about 6:30 p.m. on September 19th, when my friend Dan dropped me off just across the street from Bud Walton Arena. As I…
Churches Helping Families Flourish in Schools
Each August brings both anticipation and anxiety for many families. Children are excited about new school supplies, new clothes, reconnecting with friends, and getting back…
Two Storms, One Great Hope
If you live in Central Arkansas, you probably remember where you were one year ago on March 31st of last year. I was at a…
The True: Flourishing in Knowledge and Education
Why did Jesus come to this earth? What did he do and teach? What does he want for us? We could speculate, but it is…
The Very Good in a Flourishing Community
I (Ray) recently attended a watch party with leaders in Central Arkansas for the Global Leadership Summit (GLS). Every year, GLS brings in premier voices…
Glimpses of a Flourishing Community
Recently, I was at the bedside of Gary, a friend I’ve known for over 40 years. We have watched our children and grandchildren grow up…
Recommended Resource: The Other Half of Church
Last year I attended the Colson Center National Conference in Indianapolis. As wonderful as the conference was, there was one pre-conference moment that had a…
A Movement of God’s Spirit at Asbury
What began at the conclusion of a regular chapel at Asbury University on February 8th continued and grew beyond anyone’s expectations. Campus leaders have referred…
