Our Story

OUR STORY

Meet Dave and Cari Jackson.  Their journey in ministry together began 15 years ago in Lakeland, Florida where David was a member of the launch team for a new church called Access.  From there David and Cari both moved into full-time ministry roles serving in a multitude of areas including Executive Leadership.  For the past seven years, they have served at The Journey, a rapidly growing multisite church in Delaware.

Through all of this, David and Cari felt a desire from God to lead their own life-giving church.  In 2023, sensing it was time to move forward on that calling, they made the bold decision to bring their experience and passion to Asheville, NC. 

God has given them big dreams for this city. Dave and Cari are passionate about creating a community where individuals can rise above their circumstances to find true hope and real purpose.  They are not just leaders; they are visionaries, believing that, together, we can rise above challenges and build a church that uplifts, inspires, and transforms lives.

Their journey is an open invitation for you to join them and become a catalyst for eternal change.  Let’s rise together and build a community where lives are transformed, and the impact is felt for generations to come. Welcome to Rise Church – where the journey is as exciting as the destination!