A Place to
Belong
City Church Lufkin is a spiritual family — not just an organization. We believe God's purpose is best discovered in community.
Our Mission
"To lead people to full lives in Christ." — John 10:10
Eric & Christy Barton
Pastors Eric and Christy Barton founded City Church with a singular vision: connecting people to Jesus and helping them achieve God's purposes.
They believe the church is more than an organization — it is a spiritual family. And in that family, God's purpose is best discovered together, in community.
Their God-sized mission is simple: leading people to full lives in Christ. Not halfway lives. Not religious lives. Full lives.
"There is life-change for you. There is hope for your life."
How We Got Here
City Church launched in February 2014 in a small downtown Lufkin dance studio. For 18 months, the congregation set up and tore down their space every single week — folding chairs, extension cords, and all.
That scrappy, faithful season shaped who we are. We learned that church isn't about the building — it's about the people.
After outgrowing that first home, we moved to 104 W Shepherd in downtown Lufkin, and God continued to grow the family. Today, we gather every Sunday at our current home at 711 N 2nd St — and we're just getting started.
2014
Founded
10AM
Sundays
DTX
Downtown Lufkin
To Lead People to
Full Lives in Christ
Hope
Community
Purpose
Impact
What Drives Everything We Do
Love Is Our Motive
God's Presence Is Our Passion
Joy Is Our Expression
Community Is Our Commitment
Serving Is Our Privilege
Excellence Is Our Worship
Generosity Is Our Way
Our Beliefs
Our faith is rooted in Scripture and centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Jesus
God's Son — fully divine and fully human. He died for our sins, rose from the dead, and will return again.
The Bible
God's inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word. Our foundation for faith and life.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the empowering, active work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer.
Salvation
We are saved through faith in Jesus alone — not by works, but by grace.
Eternity
We affirm the reality of both Heaven and Hell and the eternal nature of the soul.
Baptism
Water baptism is commanded as an act of Christian obedience and public declaration of faith.
The Second Coming
Christ will return to establish His Kingdom. We live with hope and expectation of that day.
The Trinity
God is one being in three eternal persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Church
Christ's Body on earth. All believers are united together as one family across the world.
Spiritual Gifts
The gifts of the Spirit described in Scripture remain active and available to believers today.
Repentance
Turning from sin and turning toward God is central to the life of every follower of Christ.
Marriage
We believe marriage is defined as a covenant between one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union.
Communion
We regularly celebrate communion as a commemoration of Christ's sacrifice and a declaration of His return.
Ready to Take a Step?
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking to go deeper, we have a next step for you. We'd love to walk with you.
There Is Life-Change
For You
Join us every Sunday at 10AM at 711 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX. We've been expecting you.
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