Hi, I’m Ben Murray.
Husband. Dad of four boys. Pastor. And someone who believes a next step with God can change everything.
My life is built around people.
My wife, Annaliese, and I are raising four boys. Family is one of my greatest joys and a daily reminder that growth happens one faithful step at a time.
I’ve served in full-time ministry for more than two decades. In January 2019, we launched City Hope Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, with a heart to build hope for eternity and help people take their next step with God.
City Hope has experienced explosive growth since those first days. In September 2026, we launched a second location in Burkburnett. Through every season, the heart of the church has stayed the same: love God, love people, and make room for more lives to be changed.
Give God a year.
I’ve watched people discover what can happen when they stop waiting for a perfect moment and start taking the next step in front of them. Give God a Year is an invitation to do exactly that: trust God with a year of your life, one day at a time.
Explore the journey