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Connect

Whether you join us in person or online, you'll discover a community of women who are committed to helping one another rise into all God has purposed for their lives.

RISE REIGNITE Signature Events are designed to inspire, equip, and encourage you through authentic connection, practical training, meaningful mentoring, prayer partnerships, 

Whether you join us in person or online, you'll discover a community of women who are committed to helping one another rise into all God has purposed for their lives.

RISE REIGNITE Signature Events are designed to inspire, equip, and encourage you through authentic connection, practical training, meaningful mentoring, prayer partnerships, biblical encouragement, and real accountability. Whether you're pursuing a new dream, growing a business, strengthening your leadership, or discerning your next step, you'll find the support and momentum to keep moving forward.

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Grow

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Step away from the noise and into God's presence. RISE Retreats are exclusive experiences for RISE Community members, created to help you refresh your soul, refocus your vision, and reignite your purpose so you can confidently move forward in all God has called you to do.

Surrounded by a community of like-hearted women, you'll experience m

Step away from the noise and into God's presence. RISE Retreats are exclusive experiences for RISE Community members, created to help you refresh your soul, refocus your vision, and reignite your purpose so you can confidently move forward in all God has called you to do.

Surrounded by a community of like-hearted women, you'll experience meaningful relationships, biblical encouragement, personal reflection, worship, laughter, coaching, and unhurried time to hear from God. Because we were never meant to walk this journey alone.

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Collaborate

Step away from the noise and into God's presence. RISE Retreats are exclusive experiences for RISE Community members, created to help you refresh your soul, refocus your vision, and reignite your purpose so you can confidently move forward in all God has called you to do.

Surrounded by a community of like-hearted women, you'll experience m

Step away from the noise and into God's presence. RISE Retreats are exclusive experiences for RISE Community members, created to help you refresh your soul, refocus your vision, and reignite your purpose so you can confidently move forward in all God has called you to do.

Surrounded by a community of like-hearted women, you'll experience meaningful relationships, biblical encouragement, personal reflection, worship, laughter, coaching, and unhurried time to hear from God. Because we were never meant to walk this journey alone.

Two women having a discussion over coffee at a desk.

Collaborate

Collaborate

Collaborate

Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens when we intentionally make space to pause, reflect, and listen to God's leading. RISE Renewal is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest in the woman God is calling you to become.

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a new dream, writing a book, coachin

Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens when we intentionally make space to pause, reflect, and listen to God's leading. RISE Renewal is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest in the woman God is calling you to become.

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a new dream, writing a book, coaching, speaking, leading, or seeking God's direction for what's next, this is your time to refocus, renew your vision, and move forward with confidence. Through personal reflection, journaling, goal setting, biblical encouragement, mentoring, and accountability, you'll continue growing into all God has created you to be.

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Create

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Explore

Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens when we intentionally make space to pause, reflect, and listen to God's leading. RISE Renewal is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest in the woman God is calling you to become.

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a new dream, writing a book, coachin

Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens when we intentionally make space to pause, reflect, and listen to God's leading. RISE Renewal is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest in the woman God is calling you to become.

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a new dream, writing a book, coaching, speaking, leading, or seeking God's direction for what's next, this is your time to refocus, renew your vision, and move forward with confidence. Through personal reflection, journaling, goal setting, biblical encouragement, mentoring, and accountability, you'll continue growing into all God has created you to be.

Explore

Collaborate

Explore

Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens when we intentionally make space to pause, reflect, and listen to God's leading. RISE Renewal is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest in the woman God is calling you to become.

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a new dream, writing a book, coachin

Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens when we intentionally make space to pause, reflect, and listen to God's leading. RISE Renewal is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest in the woman God is calling you to become.

Whether you're building a business, pursuing a new dream, writing a book, coaching, speaking, leading, or seeking God's direction for what's next, this is your time to refocus, renew your vision, and move forward with confidence. Through personal reflection, journaling, goal setting, biblical encouragement, mentoring, and accountability, you'll continue growing into all God has created you to be.

Serving Together Locally & Globally

3,000 Acts of Kindness

3,000 Acts of Kindness

3,000 Acts of Kindness

Whether you join us in person or online, you'll discover a community of women who are committed to helping one another rise into all God has purposed for their lives.

RISE REIGNITE Signature Events are designed to inspire, equip, and encourage you through authentic connection, practical training, meaningful mentoring, prayer partnerships, 

Whether you join us in person or online, you'll discover a community of women who are committed to helping one another rise into all God has purposed for their lives.

RISE REIGNITE Signature Events are designed to inspire, equip, and encourage you through authentic connection, practical training, meaningful mentoring, prayer partnerships, biblical encouragement, and real accountability. Whether you're pursuing a new dream, growing a business, strengthening your leadership, or discerning your next step, you'll find the support and momentum to keep moving forward.

Love for Kenya

3,000 Acts of Kindness

3,000 Acts of Kindness

Step away from the noise and into God's presence. RISE Retreats are exclusive experiences for RISE Community members, created to help you refresh your soul, refocus your vision, and reignite your purpose so you can confidently move forward in all God has called you to do.

Surrounded by a community of like-hearted women, you'll experience m

Step away from the noise and into God's presence. RISE Retreats are exclusive experiences for RISE Community members, created to help you refresh your soul, refocus your vision, and reignite your purpose so you can confidently move forward in all God has called you to do.

Surrounded by a community of like-hearted women, you'll experience meaningful relationships, biblical encouragement, personal reflection, worship, laughter, coaching, and unhurried time to hear from God. Because we were never meant to walk this journey alone.

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."


Hebriews 10:24 - 25

What Are You Purposed to Do?

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As a Founding Member, you'll help shape a Christ-centered community where women grow through authentic relationships, community, coaching, prayer partners, training, support and accountability. 

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April Stensgard, Founder

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I created RISE because I believe every woman deserves a place where she is known, encouraged, challenged, and inspired to become all God has created her to be. Life was never meant to be lived alone. Let's RISE together. - April 

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