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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
The Greatest Light Show On Earth
“Grab a cookie and the hot chocolate! Load up the car. Let’s go look at Christmas lights.” Do you have an all-time favorite light display? Some…
A Post COVID Shift That is Working for Churches
The idea is simple, but the execution will take a shift in how the Western church is used to operating. Covid has forced change in…
Hope for a Divided Church
I love Thanksgiving. Yes, good food and football are a part, but for me, it’s primarily the opportunity for meaningful family gatherings. I realize in…
Praying This Never Happens Here
A story by NBC Washington News Thursday, October 20, reported on the tragic death of a 4-year-old boy from eating marijuana-infused gummies earlier this year.”…
