Discover more about what Arise Baptist Church believes and how we function as a church body. Who We Are We are focused on making disciples and planting churches across the Houston area and the world beyond... At Arise Baptist Church you will be loved, prayed for, and connected with other people who will encourage you to live the life God intended for you. You will experience teaching from God’s Word that will guide you to the fulfilled life God created you to have. Here you will engage and participate in the worship of our great God! We will sing His praises, we will pray in faith asking for God’s help, and we will be challenged by the truth of His word that holds every answer to every question of life. You will be a part of reaching our local community, the greater Houston area, and the world beyond with the message of hope and redemption. 01 The Bible We believe the Bible to be the revealed Word of God, fully and verbally inspired of God. We believe the Scriptures to be the inerrant, infallible Word of God, as found within the 66 books from Genesis to Revelation. We believe that God not only inspired every word, but that He has preserved them through the ages. (Psalm 12:6–7; II Timothy 3:15-17; I Peter 1:23-25; II Peter 1:19-21) 02 God We believe in one God; who is eternal, self-existent, infinite, and immutable. We believe He has one nature, one essence, and one substance; yet manifests Himself to man in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; I Timothy 1:17; James 1:17; I John 4:4) 03 Jesus Christ We believe Jesus Christ to be the one and only Savior of mankind. We believe Jesus Christ to be eternally God and to possess all the attributes of Deity. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was virgin-born, that He was God incarnate, and that the purposes of the incarnation were to reveal God, to redeem men, and to rule over God’s kingdom. We believe Jesus Christ never relinquished any attributes of His Deity, but merely veiled them. We believe He lived a perfect, sinless life, at the end of which He was offered for all mankind as a substitutionary sacrifice for man’s sin. This sacrifice was a just payment to God for the forgiveness of sin. It was activated by His death through the shedding of His blood on the cross and was accepted by God upon His resurrection. We believe He ascended into Heaven after His resurrection to be seated at the right hand of the Father and is now waiting for the time of receiving His church at the rapture, which is followed by His return seven years later to earth to rule and reign as King for 1,000 years. (Psalm 2:7-9; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 43:11; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:25; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:1, 1:3, 14, 18, 29; Romans 3:19-25; Romans 5:6-15; Philippians 2:5-11; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; I Timothy 2:5; I Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:10-15; Hebrews 7:26, 9:24-28; I Peter 1:19, 2:2; I John 1:3; Revelation 20:1-6) 04 The Holy Spirit We believe the Holy Spirit of God is a person who has personality and all the attributes of Deity. We believe the Holy Spirit has always been involved in the affairs of mankind; however, we believe He has a special ministry that began at Pentecost and will continue until the rapture. This ministry includes reproving the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The Holy Spirit was also sent to regenerate, sanctify, seal, and fill all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:2; John 3:5-6; John 14:16; Acts 1:5; Acts 11:15; I Corinthians 3:16; I Corinthians 6:19-20; I Corinthians 12:13) 05 Sin and Salvation We believe all men were born with an inherited sin nature received from our common ancestor, Adam. We believe that because of his nature, man is a sinner by choice, and he is totally incapable of reforming himself or ceasing from his sin by his own power. We believe the only hope of deliverance for man is a total change of mind concerning his sinful condition and inability to change it, and a turning to Jesus Christ as the only Savior. We believe that only through the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ on the cross can a man be delivered from his sin. We believe that all those who reject Jesus Christ as their Savior are already condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire. (Genesis 5:1-5; Acts 4:19; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:10-23; Romans 5:6-12; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-6; Revelation 20:11-14) 06 The New Testament Church We believe the local church is composed of members who have been saved and baptized according to the command of Christ, and have voluntarily united together for the purposes of worship, fellowship, service, and observance of the ordinances of baptism and communion. (Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 1:15; Acts 2:41-43; Acts 11:15; Acts 20:28; I Corinthians 15: 51-58; Ephesians 1:12-14; Ephesians 5:25-30; I Timothy 3:4-15) 07 The Last Days We believe in the literal interpretation of the Scriptures in their grammatical and historical context. We believe in the pre-tribulational rapture of the church saints, followed by the seven-year tribulation. We believe in the pre-millennial return of Christ to the earth and His literal rule of 1,000 years. Following this one thousand year reign is the Great White Throne judgment and then the new heaven and new earth. (I Corinthians 15:51-58; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; I Thessalonians 5:1-9; Revelation 19-22) WHAT WE VALUE Continue 2 TIMOTHY 4:2 BIBLICAL PROCLAMATION We believe the Bible has the power to transform lives and it is our authority above culture, traditions and opinions. WHAT WE BELIEVE

CONNECT CALENDAR ARISE KIDS ARISE YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS ARISE KIDS Sundays at 10:00am + 5:00pm Wednesdays at 7:00pm Arise Kids is an awesome, free program for children on Sundays and Wednesdays. Your child will love learning about God in a fun, safe environment where they can learn, create, and play along with their peers and our fantastic teaching staff. Scroll on down for more specific details about our children’s ministry. Arise Kids Nursery AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 3 YEARS Our well-trained childcare volunteers are here to provide your little ones with a spiritually nurturing, safe and fun environment while you worship. The nursery is available for newborns through age 3 at all of our regularly scheduled services. Because we understand that caring for children is a trust, every nursery volunteer is required to complete a thorough background check and additional child safety training. Nursery Coordinator: Rose Heine Arise Kids K4 - 6TH GRADE Children are not the future of the church...they are the church! Our goal is to help each child grow in their own personal walk with Jesus and become disciple-makers. During our services, your children will learn the Bible and how to apply it to their own lives. They will grow in a fun, safe environment that they will love. Because working with children is a trust, we have taken special care to create a ministry environment that is both safe and fun. Every Arise Kids volunteer is required to pass a thorough background check and child safety training course. We can't wait to have your child join us! Each Sunday morning, Arise Kids are dismissed from the 10:00 AM service following the preliminaries and remain in class until the adult service concludes. On Sunday evenings, children go directly to class for a 5:00 PM start time, and class ends at 6:15 PM. Children's Ministry Coordinator: Bowe Wall 3 YRS. - 6TH GRADE Kids4Truth Clubs is a children’s discipleship and Scripture memory program where kids can learn the foundational Bible doctrines and be taught to apply these truths from God's Word to their daily lives all while earning badges and awards! Ultimately, Kids4Truth seeks to help children become confident and articulate about their knowledge of the Bible! This program runs from September through May on Wednesday evenings. Truth4Kids Coordinator: Ashley Escobar Important Information Continue Weekly Schedule SUNDAYS • 10:00 AM Arise Kids Worship Service SUNDAYS • 5:00 PM Kids Discipleship Groups WEDNESDAYS • 7 PM Arise Kids & Kids4Truth Continue Special Needs For little ones with special needs and disabilities, our Arise Kids team will evaluate each accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please call the church office in advance if your child could benefit from additional accommodations. Continue Child Safety Our Arise Kids team is committed to providing each child a safe and secure environment in which to learn and grow closer to Christ. Please contact the Church Office if you would like to review our Child Safety Policies.

VISIT Plan Your Visit We can't wait to meet you! On your first visit to Arise you will experience a warm and sincere welcome, worshipful music, gospel centered preaching and a friendly environment that feels like home. If you have any questions along the way, our hosts would love to help you! Continue Pick a Time SUNDAY SCHEDULE Early Arisers Sunday School @ 9:00AM Worship Service @ 10:00am ( Broadcast LIVE ) Arise Kids @ 10:00am Discipleship Groups @ 5:00pm ( Broadcast LIVE ) *Nursery is available for both the 10AM and 5PM services. WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Seniors on the Move for Christ @ 10:00am Adult Bible Study @ 7:00PM ( Broadcast LIVE ) Arise Students @ 7:00PM (Grades 7-12) Arise Kids (AWANA clubs or Summer Kids Blast) @ 7:00PM *Nursery is available for the 7PM service. Continue Find Our Campus 803 Curtin Street, Houston, TX 77018 We are located on Curtin Street off of Shepherd Drive between Pinemont Dr and W 43rd Street. Continue Have kids? Start here. Your kids will love to come to church! During our worship services, we have quality nurseries and childcare ministries for newborns all the way up through 6th grade. ARISE KIDS Continue What you can expect If you are visiting Arise for the first time, then you are our honored guest! We’d love for you to let us know you’re coming, so we can make sure to personally greet you when you arrive on campus. We can’t wait to meet you! When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by a member of our Welcome Team who can assist you in finding your way around. Feel free to stop by our refreshment table for a cup of coffee before the service begins! We promise to do our best to make your experience at church hassle-free. We have safe childcare service available at all services and we will help you get your children registered for easy and safe check-in. If you have nursery aged children, you will want to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time to get them to the right spot! Our services last around an hour and a half. We start our services with a time of congregational singing, led by a small worship team. Every service will have a focus on preaching from God’s Word, and we trust that it will affect your life in a positive way to bring you closer to the Lord! FAQ The Bible We believe the Bible to be the revealed Word of God, fully and verbally inspired of God. We believe the Scriptures to be the inerrant, infallible Word of God, as found within the 66 books from Genesis to Revelation. We believe that God not only inspired every word, but that He has preserved them through the ages. (Psalm 12:6–7; II Timothy 3:15-17; I Peter 1:23-25; II Peter 1:19-21) God We believe in one God; who is eternal, self-existent, infinite, and immutable. We believe He has one nature, one essence, and one substance; yet manifests Himself to man in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; I Timothy 1:17; James 1:17; I John 4:4) Jesus Christ We believe Jesus Christ to be the one and only Savior of mankind. We believe Jesus Christ to be eternally God and to possess all the attributes of Deity. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was virgin-born, that He was God incarnate, and that the purposes of the incarnation were to reveal God, to redeem men, and to rule over God’s kingdom. We believe Jesus Christ never relinquished any attributes of His Deity, but merely veiled them. We believe He lived a perfect, sinless life, at the end of which He was offered for all mankind as a substitutionary sacrifice for man’s sin. This sacrifice was a just payment to God for the forgiveness of sin. It was activated by His death through the shedding of His blood on the cross and was accepted by God upon His resurrection. We believe He ascended into Heaven after His resurrection to be seated at the right hand of the Father and is now waiting for the time of receiving His church at the rapture, which is followed by His return seven years later to earth to rule and reign as King for 1,000 years. (Psalm 2:7-9; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 43:11; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:25; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:1, 1:3, 14, 18, 29; Romans 3:19-25; Romans 5:6-15; Philippians 2:5-11; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; I Timothy 2:5; I Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:10-15; Hebrews 7:26, 9:24-28; I Peter 1:19, 2:2; I John 1:3; Revelation 20:1-6) The Holy Spirit We believe the Holy Spirit of God is a person who has personality and all the attributes of Deity. We believe the Holy Spirit has always been involved in the affairs of mankind; however, we believe He has a special ministry that began at Pentecost and will continue until the rapture. This ministry includes reproving the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The Holy Spirit was also sent to regenerate, sanctify, seal, and fill all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:2; John 3:5-6; John 14:16; Acts 1:5; Acts 11:15; I Corinthians 3:16; I Corinthians 6:19-20; I Corinthians 12:13) Sin and Salvation We believe all men were born with an inherited sin nature received from our common ancestor, Adam. We believe that because of his nature, man is a sinner by choice, and he is totally incapable of reforming himself or ceasing from his sin by his own power. We believe the only hope of deliverance for man is a total change of mind concerning his sinful condition and inability to change it, and a turning to Jesus Christ as the only Savior. We believe that only through the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ on the cross can a man be delivered from his sin. We believe that all those who reject Jesus Christ as their Savior are already condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire. (Genesis 5:1-5; Acts 4:19; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:10-23; Romans 5:6-12; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-6; Revelation 20:11-14) The New Testament Church We believe the local church is composed of members who have been saved and baptized according to the command of Christ, and have voluntarily united together for the purposes of worship, fellowship, service, and observance of the ordinances of baptism and communion. (Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 1:15; Acts 2:41-43; Acts 11:15; Acts 20:28; I Corinthians 15: 51-58; Ephesians 1:12-14; Ephesians 5:25-30; I Timothy 3:4-15) The Last Days We believe in the literal interpretation of the Scriptures in their grammatical and historical context. We believe in the pre-tribulational rapture of the church saints, followed by the seven-year tribulation. We believe in the pre-millennial return of Christ to the earth and His literal rule of 1,000 years. Following this one thousand year reign is the Great White Throne judgment and then the new heaven and new earth. (I Corinthians 15:51-58; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; I Thessalonians 5:1-9; Revelation 19-22)

CONNECT CALENDAR ARISE KIDS ARISE YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS ARISE STUDENT MINISTRIES Helping teens become disciples of Jesus! We believe that teens are not the future of the church – they are the church! Arise Student Ministry is a program for teenagers grades 7th - 12th on Sundays and Wednesdays. Your teens will grow in their relationship with God in a fun and supportive environment where they will be challenged to live out their Great Commission responsibility! Besides our regular Sunday and Wednesday events, our teens enjoy regular camps, service opportunities, trips, and many other fun activities. SUNDAYS Discipleship Our teens meet together on Sunday evenings during the school year for small group Bible studies. During the summer months they participate in various topical studies. They get to learn how to study God’s Word and make application in their own lives. This time of spiritual enrichment is invaluable for every one of your young people. WEDNESDAYS Connect Important Information Continue Weekly Schedule SUNDAYS • 10:00 AM Worship Service SUNDAYS • 5:00PM Student Growth Group WEDNESDAYS • 7:00PM Student Discipleship Continue Special Needs Our team will evaluate each accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please call the church office in advance if your child could benefit from additional accommodations. Continue Allergy Safety Our Arise Student Ministry team is committed to providing each teenager a safe and secure environment in which to learn and grow closer to Christ. Please contact the Church Office if you would like to review our Student Ministry Safety Policies. On Wednesday evening, our teens meet as a group for games, Bible study, worship, and prayer. Luis and Natalia Rodriguez lead our teens each week in this time of teaching and encouragement.

The Starting Point class is a great way to learn more about Arise Baptist Church and to connect with the pastor and staff. The Starting Point class is a great way to learn more about the Arise family and ways you can connect to serve and grow with us. The next class will be offered in the month of February. Please plan to join us for four weeks on Sunday mornings to learn more about Arise Baptist Church, our vision, and the purpose of the local church. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

GIVE ONLINE GIVING GIVE NOW Generosity glorifies God The Bible teaches that giving is a part of growing in our faith. It is a response to God’s good gifts to us, and it is an act of worship toward Him. If you are visiting our website, but Arise is not your church family, we do not expect you to give. There is no obligation to give at any of our worship services. However, if Arise is your church home, or if the Lord has touched your heart about supporting His work here at Arise, we hope this tool will help you to abound in the grace of giving. Ways to Give Continue ONLINE You can set up recurring gifts, one-time gifts, and view your donor profile. Using the ACH option will reduce fees. Continue IN PERSON During any service, you can give via check or cash. We have a time to give at the end of our worship service. Continue BILL PAY Most banks allow the option to send a check to the church through their online bill pay. This option avoids all processing fees. GIVE NOW

NEXT STEPS STEP ONE STEP TWO STEP THREE STEP FOUR Continue GROW IN YOUR FAITH Building your relationship with Jesus and others We are a family, and we want all of our family members to be growing closer to Jesus! The church is a place for healing, encouragement, and learning. The church is also a catalyst for people to spread the love and hope of Jesus. In order to fulfill that mission, we must develop a healthy, vibrant relationship with Jesus and with others. Here are some ways we can grow in our faith. Continue Continue Attend Church Weekly Make sure you get in the habit of attending weekly services! The Bible tells us in Hebrews 10:25, " Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching ." Join us weekly at Arise for our service on Sunday mornings @ 10 AM. Also, Arise is a praying church and we gather as a congregation every Wednesday night at 7:00pm for prayer and Bible study. During this service, we pray for God's guidance for our church as well as the needs of our church, the community, nation, and the world! PLAN YOUR VISIT Continue Daily Read Your Bible The Bible is God’s "user manual" for life. Just as we need to continually breathe oxygen to survive, we need to regularly study the Bible to grow and thrive spiritually. Your New Believer's Bible contains helpful information on how to begin and continue healthy Bible study habits. If you need more assistance, visit the Connect Center and one of our hosts will gladly give you more information to get you started! Continue Talk to God Often Prayer is how we communicate with God. All good relationships need good communication. Your relationship with God is no exception. Even Jesus himself took time to pray to God for guidance and direction. If Jesus felt the need to pray, how much more do we need to do it? Prayer may seem intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Read Luke 11:1-13 to learn how the disciples sought Jesus' direction on how to pray and Jesus gave them the perfect model to follow. Continue Attend Starting Point Have you been visiting with us and wish to know more about the vision and purpose of our church? Or perhaps you have recently become a new member of Arise? We know that getting acquainted with a new church can be exciting but also a little bit intimidating. This STARTING POINT class will introduce you to our Arise family as well as the vision and purpose of our ministry. Led by Pastor Will, the classes meet four weeks in a row prior to the Sunday morning worship service and provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and learn how you can serve the Lord here at Arise through an introduction to the various ministries of the church. If you desire to know more about Arise Baptist Church, sign up for this four-week class today! MORE INFORMATION Continue Join a Bible Class No matter your stage of life there is a place for you to connect with other believers in your life stage. You will learn how to grow in your faith by practical lessons and group discussions and also real life lessons from other Christians doing life alongside you. Join a group today and experience the family! EXPLORE GROUPS Ready to Move Forward? Have Questions? CONTINUE HERE

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"Perfecting the saints for the work of the ministry." - Eph. 4:12 August 25-28, 2024 William Cover Conference Host Will Cover is the Pastor of Arise Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He planted the church in 2017 with a desire to make disciples who make disciples here in Houston and around the world. www.arisebaptist.org David Cripps Jr. Conference Host David Cripps Jr. is the Pastor of New Life Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. This church is just a little over three years old and is a gospel light in inner city Houston. www.thenewlife.church Keynote Speaker Tyler Gillit is the pastor of Worth Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is a wonderful expositor of God’s Word and is heard regularly in his own pulpit and in conferences and colleges around the country. Tyler Gillit EQUIP SESSIONS 2023 Lodging Information We have a room block available at Fairfield Inn & Suites. Location: 4850 Federal Plaza Dr., Houston, TX 77092 Price: $95.00 per night Book Now

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