Celebrating Black History Month
Many recognize the names Harriot Tubman and Sojourner Truth. But what about Thomas Dorsey? In his post, 10 African American Church Leaders Who Shaped Christianity in America, in ShareFaith…
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.
Five Ways Seeking the Welfare of the City Will Help Your Church Grow
If you are a Christ-follower who desires to see God’s purpose fulfilled in your church and your city, you are in good company. God promised Abraham…
A 2020 Review and a Look Ahead
When we were setting New Year’s resolutions in January, who could have imagined we would face a global pandemic, increasing racial and political division, rioting,…
2021 GLS Early Bird Registration Now Open
Your Leadership Matters …and it matters now more than ever. How are you using it? The Global Leadership Summit is your opportunity to access a…
An Invitation to the 2020 Little Rock Congregational Study
“We have learned that when congregations serve the community, it creates a culture of service that also leads members to serve in their own places of worship,” In addition Glazier said. “We have learned that growing congregations are significantly more likely to be led by clergy who are engaged in the community.”
A Call to Hope-Filled Action
We grieve for the family of George Floyd who was unjustly killed by a white police officer while other officers stood by. We grieve with our friends, brothers, and sisters of color who have long endured the injustice of racism that has taken the lives of their sons, daughters, fathers, and mothers. . . . We also grieve for the deep divisions in our country that have left many discouraged that any real change could be possible. Though we grieve, we have hope.
Mary Carol Pederson Joins the CityChurch Network Team
Vital Families in Schools encourages church/school partnerships seeking to serve families through family support opportunities, student mentoring, and family to family connections. We are excited to announce that Mary Carol Pederson has joined our staff team to give leadership to this Initiative.
A Taste Of Heaven
CityChurch Network leaders from multiple Central Arkansas churches recently traveled to Ames Iowa to participate in the 2018 Biblical Institute for Leadership Development (BILD) Annual Conference.
Leader Prayer Groups
We share a common vision to see every heart transformed by the love of God in Central Arkansas. Every great move of God is preceded by united prayer.
