Prayer
PRAYER IS THE PATH TO GOD’S PRESENCE, HIS POWER, & PURPOSE.
Mark 11:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
About Us
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Galatians 3:26-27
Who We Are?
ARISE is a “START-UP” church. It is a byproduct of so many prayers. As a result, churches like SONRISE Southwest, SONRISE Roanoke, and SEND Church started to collaborate together in the midst of the pandemic (June 2020) to make this happen! ARISE is a Christian, Protestant, Evangelical, and Wesleyan in its origin and distinctiveness. We publicly and officially launched last January 2022 to ARISE and shine for God’s Greater Glory!
Why Arise? - Our Mission
WE SEEK TO KNOW GOD.
WE ENLIST ANYONE TO SERVE.
WE NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH COMMUNITY
WE DEPLOY BELIEVERS TO SHARE CHRIST.
Core Values
Authenticity
WE DRAW CLOSE TO GOD & PEOPLE THROUGH HONESTY, OPENNESS, & TRANSPARENCY.
Romans 12:9
HONORING OTHERS
PEOPLE MATTER. THEY MATTER TO GOD. THEY MATTER TO US.
1 Peter 2:17
GENEROSITY
WE EARN ALL WE CAN. WE SAVE ALL WE CAN. WE GIVE ALL WE CAN.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
FAMILY
WE GOTTA FIGHT FOR OUR FAM.
Nehemiah 4:14
What To Expect?
Music, Messages, & Meeting Awesome Peeps
In response to the Gospel, you will join with a group of people to sing of God’s goodness, grace, and glory. You will also hear clear and practical teaching from the Bible as the main source of our transforming message. Here in this space, we seek the love of Christ, community of Jesus’ followers, and the power of the Spirit to change us from the inside and out. We hope to see you soon!
Meet the Arise Team
Aldean W. A. Pablo
Lead Pastor
Pastor Aldean was born in the Philippines and has been in Indiana for a decade. He is married to Jessie (Reed) Pablo and they were awesomely blessed and are proud parents of their 3 sons; Eleazar which means “The LORD is my help”, Gabriel which means “God is my strength”, and Ephraim which means “fruitful”. He is an Ordained Minister of The Wesleyan Church since 2012. He loves basketball, likes trying exotic delicacies, enjoys good coffee, and meeting people. Traveling to new places, reading books and watching movies are also fun for him.
Amy Allison
Assistant Pastor
Pastor Amy Allison was raised in Fort Wayne, but will tell you her Holy Spirit is Southern! A graduate of Homestead High School, Amy became a licensed Wesleyan Pastor in 2016. She enjoys meeting people where they’re at and introducing them to a right relationship with Jesus! She has been married to Scott for 27 years and they have one daughter, Shelby who just gave birth to their first grandchild, Rory. When she’s not spending time squeezing and loving on her grandson, Pastor Amy has her own business as a Voice Over Artist. She likes movies, music and car shows with her husband and yes, long walks on the beach!
Rylee Smith
Worship & Arts Director
Rylee is a born and raised Hoosier with a heart for travel and people. She enjoys building authentic relationships with others and serving the Church. Rylee will graduate in the spring of 2023 from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Counseling and Care. She enjoys writing, listening to music, hanging out with friends, watching movies, learning French, and spending time with her fur baby, Honey Jo.
Salut! Je m’appelle Rylee. Bienvenue à ARISE!
Jennifer Enyart
Children’s Ministry Director
Jennifer was born and raised in the Philippines. She graduated with a degree of Bachelors in Environmental Science. She is married to her loving husband, Jeremy and they have one precious son, Jacob. She feels loved by the beauty of nature. As a servant of God, she feels it’s a great privilege to serve the Lord at ARISE. Her desire is that each child would come to know Jesus in a personal and tangible way that they would have the knowledge and certainty that only He can provide in this world, through the study and application of His word. She hopes to build relationships with the parents and members of ARISE in this pursuit. Whether helping in kid’s ministry or singing on the worship team. Her passion for serving and sharing the love of Christ has always been a deep calling in her life. Jennifer is now overwhelmed with joy and excitement to be a part of the children’s ministry team.
Kayla Patton
Youth Pastor
Pastor Kayla was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and she is a Hoosier at heart; however, she loves to travel whenever the opportunity arises! She attended Indiana Wesleyan University and graduated with a degree in Pastoral and Youth Ministry. Her primary passion is building relationships with people that point to Jesus. One of her favorite sayings “Come as you are” is inspired by Joel 2:32 and she tries to live it out as much as she can in her ministerial work and daily life. She loves the ocean, nature, camping and anything outdoors, which is how she best connects to God. She also loves her dog Paisley and hanging out with friends any chance she gets!
Chris A. Fensler
Treasurer/Facility Manager
Chris was born in Lorain, Ohio, but has lived in the Fort Wayne and Columbia City area for most of his life. Having a father as a ‘Baptist’ style minister provided many experiences. Being brought up in the church provided him a wonderful opportunity in music. Music still remains a favorite pastime both in and outside the church. He’s been a leader in the church starting at age 12 when he led the church congregation in singing as well as providing solo music, both vocally and instrumentally. Today he enjoys teaching small groups and filling the pulpit where/when needed. His desire to know Christ more fully is hopefully an inspiration for others to follow the Lord’s teachings as well. His willingness to serve Him and His Church provides ample opportunity to present Christ both in word and action.
