Join The Rise Up Culture

You weren’t made to blend in — you were made to transform the world.

Jesus didn’t say, “You’re a pretty good influence.”
He didn’t say, “You’ve got potential to impact your buddies.”

No — He said something far more powerful:

“You are the light of the world.” – Matthew 5:14

Pause and let that sink in.

In the Greek, “world” is kosmos. Jesus isn’t talking about the planet — He’s talking about the system.
The culture. The mindset. The worldview. The way the world thinks, dreams, builds, and loves.

So when Jesus says you’re the light of the kosmos…
He’s not just calling you to be a moral example.

He’s saying:

  • You are the radiant challenge to the darkness.

  • You carry heaven’s answers into broken systems.

  • You are God’s beautiful solution to shattered families, distorted leadership, and hopeless thinking.

This is not small.
This is not safe.
This is revolutionary.

And it starts with Jesus.

When we rise up in Him, marriages are healed. Families thrive. Leaders are shaped. Communities are transformed. And ordinary people step into extraordinary destiny.

Jesus is calling us to rise up — to live Spirit-led lives, to dream Kingdom-sized dreams, and to build a culture that looks like heaven.

Christ changed the world with twelve.
He will do the same again — through you.

Join us as we rise, as we grow, and as we carry the light of Jesus into every sphere of life.

About Us

  • Culture is the atmosphere we live in—the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape how we think, speak, and act together. Every home, workplace, church, and community carries a culture. It either pulls people down or lifts them higher.

    The Rise Up Culture is a movement of people who refuse to be defined by the brokenness of the world around them. Instead, we create a new atmosphere—one marked by faith, courage, and hope.

    To live in The Rise Up Culture means:

    • Impact – Living with such authenticity and strength in Christ that others are drawn to rise higher.

    • Inspire – Speaking words that awaken courage, identity, and vision in those around us.

    • Empower – Equipping people with the tools, encouragement, and truth they need to step into their God-given calling.

    This isn’t just personal growth—it’s contagious transformation. When you rise, the people around you rise too. Families, communities, and even generations are changed when we live in The Rise Up Culture.

  • The Rise Up Culture exists to inspire, impact, and empower people to rise into their God-given identity and calling. We create environments of faith, hope, and courage where individuals and families are equipped to break free from limitation, walk in truth, and ignite transformation in their homes, communities, and the world.

    • Faith First
      We build everything on the truth of God’s Word and the hope we have in Jesus.

    • Authentic Transformation
      We don’t settle for surface change—we rise into wholeness of heart, mind, body, and spirit.

    • Empowerment
      We believe every person has God-given purpose and we equip them to walk boldly in it.

    • Contagious Courage
      Our rising is never just for us; it sparks courage in those around us to rise as well.

    • Generational Impact
      We live and lead with the future in mind, knowing that when one person rises, families and communities are changed for generations.

    • Unity in Community
      We believe we rise higher together. The Rise Up Culture is built on encouragement, accountability, and shared victory.

  • The Rise Up Culture isn’t limited to a location or a program—it’s a way of life. You can join right where you are by making the daily choice to rise: to grow in your faith, walk in your calling, and help others rise with you.

    Being part of The Rise Up Culture means you’re saying:

    • I choose to live with courage and faith.

    • I will use my influence to inspire and empower others.

    • I believe when I rise, the people around me rise too.

    And you don’t have to do it alone. Coming soon, we’ll be launching courses, books, a leadership assessment, and communities designed to equip and support you as you rise in your calling.

    Until then, the first step is simple: make the choice to rise—right where you are, every single day.

Meet the Founders

Pastor Drew and Melissa East

Speaking Inquiries

With over 15 years of experience in pastoral ministry, Pastor Drew brings both wisdom and authenticity to every stage. He is the author of License to Roar, Loved, and his recent leadership release Friend of God.

Whether speaking at a conference, leading a staff or team training, or joining a podcast, Pastor Drew inspires audiences with practical leadership insights, encouragement, and a passion for faith that equips people to rise into their calling.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

Matthew 5:14