About ARISE
We are a vibrant church that loves to see people have a vibrant and real relationship with Jesus. ARISE is a family who love God and love people and who want to see the name of Jesus lifted up in our generation.
We are passionate about New Zealand. We love this nation and know God has great things in store for NZ - we are excited to be a part of what He is doing here and are eager to do all we can to serve and love the people of Aotearoa. We are one church, across New Zealand, currently with campuses in Wellington, Hamilton & Christchurch and we love to gather together to celebrate and worship our great God.
ARISE is a generational church, young and old, we simply love people! There is a place for you at ARISE. This is a family that is committed to growing - you are welcome, we'd love to get to know you.
John & Gillian Cameron - Leaders of ARISE Church
John and Gillian love people, are passionate about the local church and are committed to following Jesus daily. Both are sought-after speakers and travel around the world, inspiring the church to arise. John's first book, Enter In, has helped many people discover and step into the promised land God has for them.
They have been married for fifteen years and have two beautiful children, Lara ("Princess Tallulabell Pixie") and Will ("The Smack Down King"). Family is precious to them, as are holidays in sunny beach locations!
ARISE Kids: Rocket & Dynamite
Rocket is a cranking place for primary-school aged kids to have crazy fun, make great friends and meet with Jesus in a real & relevant way! Kids have an opportunity to learn & grow in the things of God and make a great difference for Jesus in their world. We know that God loves his children, even the tiniest, cute little ones & so do we! Dynamite is our program for pre-schoolers & it's a ton of fun.
Intermediates: Boost
BOOST is where the party is at! We know that the transition to being a teenager & in to high school can be an interesting season, and so with BOOST we focus on pre-teens - loving them, encouraging them, urging them on to all that God has for them, plus it's always epic fun! It's awesome to see 11 or 12 year olds get fired up for Jesus and live with a passion & a purpose!
Teenagers: Elevate
Elevate is the place to be if you're at high school! We have youth services in all three main cities and simply put, they are INCREDIBLE! Teenagers love to praise God with passion, to worship with all they've got and to make memories that will last them a lifetime. There's always a super fun games and an impacting message that draws young people closer to Jesus and fuels them for mission in their high schools and communities. We love teenagers, we know they play an awesome part in the fabric of church and are making an awesome difference for Jesus. This.Is.Elevate.
Young Adults: Huge!
ARISE Church has a mandate to reach the university students and young adults of New Zealand with the truth & love of Jesus Christ. We have always been, and will always be, passionate about seeing those in their young adult years - whether they are studying or in the workforce - meet with Jesus in such a way that it continues to impact every area of their life. Huge! is about Community - doing life together, Mission - living a passionate life for Jesus, and Encounter - getting in the presence of God & engaging with Him. Huge! is about seeing young adults GET THE GOODNESS!
Young Professionals: Young Inc.
At ARISE we believe that living a life of mission and passion for Jesus doesn't end when you finish your education - rather, God has called us all to be salt & light to the world wherever we are. Young Inc is about gathering people in their late-20s & 30s and seeing them meet with God and live a life pursuing Him. We know that the marketplace is an important and influential part of society & love to see young professionals find a home in church.
A place to belong…
Whatever sphere of life you're in, whatever your background, age or family make-up, you have a place to belong at ARISE. We have activities & events for families, whether your kids are young & older. This is a church that loves and acknowledges those working and those in their retirement, like we said above, we simply love people. ARISE is about God and people; we'd love you to make yourself at home here.