THE CALLING.

The moments the Lord places something on our hearts sometimes brings us to a place of, “do I or don’t I?” For some it’s easy, drop everything and take of running! For others though, it requires methodical planning and strategy. I have to admit, I am the TAKE OFF AND GO type of person for sure! Thankfully, when God has a plan for us He never seems to send us on our own or lacking certain necessary skills. For me, i needed the backing, support and trust of my friends and family to often remind me and encourage me of the thought that MUST go in to decision making!

Some years ago I decided I was moving to the Dominican Republic, it did not matter what anyone said, it did not matter what others thought, I was 100% certain of the call God had placed on my life. I praise Him because not only did He call, He provided the people I needed to help me organize all the necessary “behind the scene” things that come along with uprooting our life and moving to another country.

Through my time in the Dominican my brother and I were able to lead some groups of people from surrounding congregations as well as our own family on short term mission trips. It was through this that the Lord again called.. This time though, He called a handful of us! He didn’t call us to short term missions, rather, to a life long journey of planting churches and raising up pastors- thus, Rise Up Ministries was born!

We are beyond excited to start this adventure. We have an amazing group of board members who are not only willing to serve in that capacity but to actually put boots on the ground and serve in the Dominican Republic.

As we take off on this new path, I ask that you will pray for us all. Pray that the Lord will continue to guide us and direct us, that He will allow us the wisdom it takes to pursue the call He has placed before us! We look forward to keeping you updated with the progress and work of this ministry!!

Jess Cyphert