Our Story
OUR VISION
We’re building communities, with one mind, one mission, & one message, as we transform lives to go from Average to Awesome!
Meet Our Bishop
R. Tiff McCarter, visionary, humanitarian, and mentor is the Founder and Senior Pastor of “The City Ministries” located in Henderson and Raleigh, NC. The City Ministries continues to experience phenomenal growth; attributed to the unprecedented style of leadership exhibited by Bishop McCarter, as well as the uniqueness of this great ministry.
Unpredictable, freedom of worship is inspired by Bishop McCarter as he ministers to the plentiful harvest. His vision to empower individuals spiritually, socially, and economically serves as an avenue for continued growth and maturation of congregants at The City. His heart’s desire is that none perish; but all live the “Good Life’” referenced by God in His word. He has humbly submitted himself to God, serving as His “Voice” in the wilderness. His humanistic approach to life and the Word of God, along with his unconventional style of leadership continues to propel families, businesses, and communities as they transform from “Average to Awesome”.
After more than 36 years in ministry, Bishop McCarter continues to ignite every individual that is graced by his presence with his realness and his ability to engage you wherever you may be in your relationship with Christ; inspiring you to strive to be the best you can while attaining greatness in your life.
Bishop R. Tiff McCarter
Trina H. McCarter is a native of Hollister, NC, and has been involved in ministry all her adult life. She married Bishop McCarter in 1995 and has worked tirelessly to complement her husband’s ministry. Trina is a proud alum of North Carolina Central University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and an MBA from the School of Business, where she currently serves as an adjunct professor. She is a loving mother to her two sons, her alpha and omega: Isaiah and Joshua, and her one and only daughter, Taylor. In addition, she is overjoyed to be Mi-Me to her handsome teenage Grandson, Omari, and four beautiful granddaughters, Braelyn Grace, Ari Joy, McKinley Faith, Kori Love and Riley Hope.
Lady Trina McCarter
What We Believe
Everyone Belongs.
No matter who you are or where you come from, there is a place for you at The City. Our ministry wholeheartedly believes in come as you are but not in just how you are dressed. Come as you are in this world. The Bible declares in Joel 2:32 that deliverance from judgment is available to ‘whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord’. You don’t have to be perfect to belong, you already belong, and we are excited to welcome you.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
Embrace Truth.
We believe in the Bible, in the Living Word of God. Make plans to learn and grow within the Word of our Lord at The City. There is no shortage of guidance in the teachings we are given weekly. Join us and watch your knowledge, faith, and spirit grow as you become committed to a journey of Christian life.
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””
— John 18:31-32
Serve Together.
We are a ministry that serves our community. Whether that is within the city of Henderson where our church building resides or in the neighborhoods of Durham, NC, where the roots of our ministries foundation can be found, we choose to serve the people around us and better the community that supports us.
“Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.”
— John 12:26