Recommended Resource: Agents of Flourishing
In her latest book, Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society (InterVarsity Press, 2022), Dr. Amy L. Sherman writes: God created a…
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.
The Greatest Light Show On Earth
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A Post Covid Shift That is Working for Churches
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Hope for a Divided Church
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Praying This Never Happens Here
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The Countdown Has Started!
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Will I Ever See You Again?
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A Time For Everything
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“La Petite Roche” Serve Day Is Coming
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who…
