History

A sacred place to meet God is a need that humanity has had since the time of creation. God almighty enjoys the opportunity to meet with His creations. In the garden, in the wilderness, in large and small groups or as individuals. God enjoys meeting with His creatures. Our survival depends on the vibrancy of our encounters with God. The tabernacle or meeting tent was the original location.

The Old Testament with exacting detail chronicles the decision to erect a Tent of Meeting as the place where Moses went to commune with God. This place for fellowship between God and His earthly subjects was so important that the ancient leader, the heavenly penman, representative of God was allowed to establish occasions during which the children of Israel were to bring gifts of gold, fine cloth and jewels to the Tabernacle.

The present day church has the same purpose, a place of worship, praise, fellowship with the God of creation. Matthew exhorts us to "be a light unto the world, a city set up on hill . . . do not be ashamed. Let your light shine before men that they may see your good work and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

City Temple has achieved this purpose for the past 80+ years in the city of Dallas. Our mission is to proclaim the soon return of our Savior and to be examples, witnesses, proclaimers of the name of Jesus, for He said, "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto myself."