Crying Out to God in This Civilization Moment
One of the most stirring examples of the power of prayer in American history occurred during the darkest days of the Civil War. In 1863,…
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.
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Passing the Torch
As the bus pulled out of the parking lot, no one quite knew what to expect. Thirty-one pastors from ten different denominations sat in their…
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Surprised by What I Found
The doctor looked at me and said, “I have to admit I was surprised by what I found.” When I heard those words, I was…
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Making the Most of Our Time
“I want to grow in my faith.”“I want to lose 15 pounds.”“I want to spend more time with family.” Do you have a New Year’s…
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Light and Life to All He Brings
At our Thanksgiving dinner this year, I asked what for me was an unusual question: “Do you have a favorite Christmas hymn?” I’m someone who…
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Seven Million Men Missing
In a recent podcast of The World and Everything In It, host Nick Eicher interviews David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group. The episode begins with…
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A Vision for Flourishing Cities
It was Spring 1995, and I was nearing the end of a wonderful year of participation in Class X of Leadership Greater Little Rock. It…
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Our Moment in History
August is the time when families are preparing to go back to school. Children are excited about new school supplies, new clothes, reconnecting with friends,…
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Steve Needs Our Encouragement
What a difference a year has made. Steve’s friend had invited him to attend an outdoor music festival called Amplify with him. He usually didn’t…
