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God, the Big House, and the Warehouse (126)
Ever heard the phrase, Sometimes the hardest part to starting something new is showing up? Tony Phillips is a guy who showed up. A businessman between jobs, it was a need for volunteer help that captured Phillips’ attention. His love for people drew him to a community ministry ‘ that supports young kids.
Military Spouses Living the Great Commission with a Bible and Coffee Pot (125)
A pot of coffee, a Facebook post, and a bulky Bible–how a movement started with military spouses. Megan B. Brown, a seasoned military spouse, bible teacher, and military missionary explains living out the Great Commission. As an atheist married to a military man, God gently led Brown to Himself, but growing in Christ was challenging.
CityServe International partners with Love Has No Limits for “1DayHouston” to provide nearly 100 churches in the region with over $1.6 million in resources to help to those in need
Prior to 1DayHouston, CityServe helped equip Houston area churches with an additional $1.86 of resources from November 2022 - March 2023 ---------------- HOUSTON — On Saturday, April 29, churches and parachurch organizations from across the region descended on metro...
Dr. Gary Chapman: Author of “The 5 Love Languages” Shares His Story (124)
Ever wonder why it is so hard to get along with someone you love? Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times Best Seller, The 5 Love Languages, is a speaker, counselor, and syndicated radio host. The early years of his marriage brought conflict that led to the discovery that God had a different idea about love than he did.
Victim or Vessel: How to Respond to a Challenge (123)
Challenges. We all have them, but what do you do when your challenge is beyond your control? Radio and TV personality, reporter, pastor, missionary, and motivational speaker, Steve Kramer knows what it’s like to live with challenges and the desire to be more than what others expect.
Matt Redman on the Life Behind a Heart of Worship (122)
Have you ever been overcome by strong emotions while singing a worship song? How does the writer of “Coming Back to the Heart of Worship”, “Blessed Be Your Name”, “Our God” and “10,000 Promises” capture…
CityServe International launches CityServe Costa Rica, the organization’s first presence in Central America
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — On Saturday, March 25, CityServe International officially launched CityServe Costa Rica in Carrillo Canton. In partnership with the Mission in Action Foundation, CityServe Costa Rica has hit the ground running with a robust plan to resource a...
An MIT Engineer Learns Success Begins With Surrender (121)
Can God use an introvert to change lives? Don Schoendorfer, author, MIT engineer, Ph.D., and successful inventor, experienced great professional success, but it took a personal crisis to expose his shortcomings. When skill and mathematics failed him, Schoendorfer had an encounter with God that helped him…
Op-Ed: Politics Can’t Keep Us from Caring for the Innocent Victims in Ukraine
This article was first published on The Western Journal. There’s a conspiratorial narrative growing that the U.S. government’s aid to Ukraine is being funneled to bad actors, the Biden family and Ukrainian officials. As a nonprofit leader serving 1,800 churches in...
CityServe International joins Pastor Tommy Barnett at Dream City Conference to announce new collaborative partnership
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This week, a team from CityServe International joined Dream City Church in Phoenix, alongside hundreds of leaders from all around the world, during a three day leadership training at the Dream Conference. At the conference, CityServe was pleased...
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