ARISE is a discipleship ministry that empowers you to be a disciple-making disciple in whatever path you pursue.
Maybe you already know where your life is headed. Maybe you don’t. Either way, we believe God has a beautiful story for your life and it's found in Scripture: you were meant to be a disciple-maker. No matter what career you choose—pastor, poet, plumber—Jesus has called all His followers to be disciple-making disciples.
Theology isn’t so much about information as it is transformation. This distinction is critical and drives our educational philosophy. Our curriculum, The Story, is built on a foundation of Scripture alone and takes a unique approach to the Bible.
The Story is an overview of Scripture that looks at doctrine, characters—everything—in the context of the journey God has made to save humanity—the one big story. And as we study the Bible as God’s story, we begin to find our own place in that narrative.
Ranging from pastors and health educators to researchers and creative entrepreneurs, our instructors are leaders in their chosen fields of ministry. Their gospel-centered teachings are informed by their own experience of following Jesus, making disciples, and telling His story.
Your Christian experience isn’t complete until you share it with someone else. That’s why outreach in the local community is a foundational part of ARISE.
We believe the best learning happens collaboratively, so we intentionally structure our programs so students are doing life together as they learn. Through community, our students form friendships that allow them to enhance their learning experience.
There’s nothing like setting aside time to dig into the Bible, discover who God is, and learn how to share His love. Find out which course is right for you.
An immersive, three-month discipleship program. Learn what it means to be a disciple-making disciple through intense biblical instruction, community, and hands-on ministry experience.
Can’t get away for three months? We get it. These three-day events are a concentrated version of our full curriculum. You’ll be empowered to understand Scripture, live on mission, and make disciples.
With videos, quizzes, and group discussions, you can benefit from the complete curriculum—The Story—from wherever you are, at a pace that fits your busy schedule.