About

The City KC

Jesus Changes Everything!

Our StorY

Church for us is more than just a weekend experience. It’s God’s people filled with light, illuminating the darkness in their circles of context and spheres of influence. We believe this light to be contagious and that it can impact others around us. Our testimony is a pivotal reminder of how that light breaks through even the darkest moments.

On Friday, January 21, 2005, an airplane carrying our pastor’s parents, who also served as the lead pastors of what was then Parkway Baptist Church, crashed killing everyone instantly. The devastation of this moment shook the foundation of our church to its core. Still, we believe God takes what was meant for evil and turns it for good.


He used this excruciating grief for His glory, setting in motion a divine plan that is helping transform our city one life at a time. Out of the ashes of tragedy, City of Truth Church triumphantly emerged by the grace and sovereignty of our Lord as a home of refuge, comforting the wounded with the comfort it itself had received from God.


Through engaging worship, relevant teaching, powerful prayer, and gracious community we are experiencing exponential growth both numerically and spiritually as a family of faith. Our unique story, even while birthed in agony, has offered us the great privilege of suffering with Jesus affording us the esteemed honor it is to celebrate with Him souls added to His body.

Our Why

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Our Core Values

We celebrate wins: There’s value in recognizing God’s blessings.

We create experiences: There’s honor in intentionality. 

We purpose to plan: There’s wisdom in preparation.

We commit to progress: There’s power in growth. 

We value community: There’s freedom in connection. 

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We worship wholeheartedly: There’s refreshing in God’s presence. 

We value honor: There’s humility in esteeming others.

We live openhanded: There’s blessing in giving.

Our Pastors

Pastor AD3

Pastor Armour Stephenson III, better known as Pastor AD3, is the Lead Pastor of The City KC Church. A respected spiritual leader, musician, and community leader, he is dedicated to serving the needs of the greater Kansas City area. He is committed to unconditional outreach and leads the congregation of The City KC Church with integrity and excellence.


Pastor AD3 began pastoring The City KC Church at the age of 22. Under his leadership, it has become one of the fastest-growing churches in the region and continues to experience remarkable growth.

Pastor Jessica

Jessica Stephenson is the wife of Pastor AD3, and pastors The City KC Church alongside her husband. A Christian woman of virtue, poise, and grace, Pastor Jessica is known for the love and wisdom she pours unreservedly to The City KC Church.


Jessica’s passion is ministering to the broken and hurting, and assisting them in reaching spiritual and emotional wholeness. Using her life experiences as the backdrop to her ministry she inspires people to fulfill the call God has on their lives.

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Our Beliefs

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