From a Kitchen Table to a Movement of Grace

The City of Refuge began not in a building, but in a kitchen — the kitchen of Pastor Robert Chumley’s mother. It was there that a burden was born: a vision for a church that would welcome the hurting, the broken, and the overlooked.

Pastor Robert didn’t grow up with an easy path. Life hit hard. Like so many others, he wrestled with personal battles and walked through dark seasons. But that wasn’t the end of his story. Through the power of Jesus Christ, he experienced a radical transformation — one that didn’t just change his life, but began to ripple through his entire family.

Today, Pastor Robert leads with the same compassion, grit, and grace that pulled him out of the pit. He understands pain because he’s lived it. He preaches hope because he’s found it. And he’s on a mission to see families healed, lives restored, and people walk in their God-given purpose.

The City of Refuge isn’t just a church — it’s a safe place for anyone searching for more. Whether you’re running from something or searching for something, you belong here. Because if God can redeem one life… He can redeem yours too.