Grow at Raise
A journey of belonging, formation and purpose
Spiritual growth happens through truth, relationships, practice and time. Our pathway provides intentional direction while recognising that each person’s story and needs are different.
The Raise Journey
- Planted
- Formed
- Equipped
- Released
- Reproduction
NESTS support the whole journey.
Belonging, then formation
Relationship and belonging
KNOWN
Before we ask where you fit, we want to know you. A personal conversation about your story, relationship with Christ, questions and appropriate next steps creates space for genuine connection and pastoral care.
HOME
For those who freely choose Raise as their local church. HOME introduces the story, faith, vision, culture and life of the House, helping people understand what it means to belong, grow and participate together.
The Raise Journey
Established. Formed. Equipped.
Planted
Become established in the Gospel, foundational doctrine, prayer, Scripture and obedience to Jesus Christ.
Formed
Grow in character, spiritual disciplines, relationships, stewardship and responsibility through ordinary discipleship.
Equipped
Recognise and develop your gifts, abilities and opportunities to represent Christ.
Released
Carry responsibility and function in purpose in ministry, family, vocation and community.
Reproduction
Become capable of discipling, strengthening and developing others.
NESTS
NESTS
Life together
NESTS are the small-group expression of spiritual family at Raise Tabernacle, and they are already underway.
They provide smaller relational environments for prayer, Scripture, discipleship, fellowship and pastoral care. Here, people can become known, share life, receive encouragement and learn to strengthen others.
NESTS support the whole formation journey. They are places of nurture and preparation, helping sons and daughters mature and become fruitful.
The RAISE framework
Our mandate in practice
Reach, Recognise and Release
Reach the lost, recognise gifts and callings, and release sons and daughters into God’s purpose.
Align and Activate
Align believers with God’s will and activate them in gifts, assignments and Kingdom function.
Impact and Influence
Impact lives through discipleship and influence the Church and world with the life of Christ.
Strengthen and Send
Strengthen through doctrine, spiritual edification and practical training, then send into God-given spheres.
Establish and Engage
Establish Christ’s headship in every sphere and engage the world as Kingdom representatives.