Presence.
We want everyone to feel welcome to know Jesus and experience the presence of God. We worship, pray for healing, and make room for the gifts of the Holy Spirit with biblical grounding, order, and care.
A new church taking shape in Davao City
A Spirit-filled church for Davao and the nations.
A new English-speaking church for people of every background in Davao. Come meet the community, pray with us, and discover a church family centered on Jesus and the presence of God.
Everyone welcome.
We gather for monthly Vision Nights, Bible study every Friday at 6 p.m., and community events every Monday night.
Sunday services haven’t started yet. Join us at a Vision Night or Friday Bible study.
First Saturday of each month
Come hear the heart behind Rise.
A Vision Night is a relaxed gathering for anyone curious about Rise Church Davao. Meet Justin and Anna, hear the vision, pray with us, and ask your questions.
Looking for a church home, exploring faith, or wondering how you could help? There’s no commitment. Just come and meet us.
What to expect
- Share a free buffet dinner and meet the community.
- Hear Justin share the heart and vision for Rise.
- Pray together.
- Ask questions and explore your next step.
Next Rise Vision Night
- Time
- 5–7 p.m.
- Location
- Davao City. Exact address shared privately after you RSVP.
- Food
- Free buffet dinner for everyone.
Children are welcome to stay with their parents during the evening. Our location has a playground just outside. Please include children in your RSVP count.
Please RSVP by the Wednesday before so we can plan dinner.
Our heart
Come alive. Rise together.
Live sent.
Rise Church Davao exists to see people come alive in Jesus, families made whole by the Spirit, and disciples raised up and sent to the nations.
Family.
We share meals, prayer, and everyday life across cultures and generations, helping one another grow as a church family.
Mission.
We help people follow Jesus and lead others to Him. We’re building a church that serves Davao and equips people to carry the gospel into Mindanao and the nations.
Filipino families, students from India and around the world, international residents, and people exploring faith are all welcome. English is our shared language, helping us grow together as one church family. You don’t need perfect English to join us.
What we believeOur faith
What We Believe
Everything at Rise centers on Jesus. We're not here to build a name, a personality, or a denomination. We're here to help people know Jesus and make Him known. Here's what we believe, in plain words.
Jesus.
Jesus is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully human. He was born of a virgin, lived without sin, healed the sick, and set people free. He died on the cross for our sins and rose bodily from the dead on the third day. He is Lord of all, and He is coming back. We rise because He rose.
(1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Philippians 2:9–11)
God.
There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Bible.
The Bible is inspired by God and completely trustworthy. It's our final authority for what we believe and how we live.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17)
Salvation.
Every person is made in God's image, and every person has sinned and is separated from God. Salvation is a free gift. When we turn from sin and trust Jesus, we're forgiven and made new by grace, not by our own good works.
(Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:8–9; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
The Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit lives in every believer and makes us more like Jesus. Jesus still baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit, just as on the Day of Pentecost, giving power to live for Him and tell others, with speaking in other tongues. We welcome all the gifts of the Spirit today.
(Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12)
Healing and freedom.
Jesus still heals and sets people free. Healing is part of what He won on the cross, so we pray for the sick with faith.
(Isaiah 53:4–5; James 5:14–16)
The Church.
The church is a family, not a building: people from every nation made one in Jesus. We gather to worship, grow, and serve, and we're sent to make disciples in Davao and the nations. We baptize believers by immersion and regularly share communion.
(Matthew 28:19–20; Ephesians 2:19–22; Revelation 7:9)
Jesus' return.
Jesus will return to gather His people, judge the world, and make all things new. Everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever, and those who reject Him will be separated from God forever.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 21:1–5)
In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love. We hold firmly to these truths, and we leave room for believers to differ on secondary matters.
Rise Church Davao is part of the Assemblies of God, a worldwide family of Spirit-filled churches, and we hold to its Statement of Fundamental Truths.
Read the full statementMeet Justin and Anna
Hi, we’re Justin and Anna.
We both began serving in Asia in 2011, before we met: Anna in Thailand and Justin in the Philippines. Today, Davao is home for us and our two daughters, and we’re planting Rise Church Davao.
We’d love to meet you and hear your story.
Justin & Anna
Come meet us at a Vision NightHome Bible study
There’s a place for you at the table.
Every Friday at 6 p.m.
San Pedro Village, off Buhangin Road
Our Bible study is in English, bringing together Filipinos and friends from other nations. We share a potluck dinner, conversation, worship, Bible discussion, and prayer. Everyone is welcome. Bring something to share if you can, or just come.
Children have their own space, with adults leading age-appropriate Bible learning, children’s worship, games, and activities.
Coming this Friday? Message our Facebook Page or email hello@risedavao.com for the address and potluck details.
Monday nights together.
Every Monday night, we get together for community events. Some weeks it’s pickleball, others it’s men’s and women’s groups or a prayer walk. Plans change each week. Follow our Facebook Page for updates, or message us there with questions.
Help start Rise
Help build a church
family in Davao.
There’s room to help shape what comes next. We’re looking for people who want to pray, serve, and build Rise together. These are some of the areas where we’d love to connect:
Children and families
Help us build caring teams for nursery, toddlers, and young children as Rise grows. We’re looking for leaders and volunteers who want to help children know Jesus and grow in faith.
Worship
Help us build a worship team with leaders, singers, and musicians who can serve in rotation. We’d especially love to connect with people who play keys or guitar.
Welcome and hospitality
Help people feel at home through shared meals, a friendly hello, and thoughtful care.
Setup and practical help
Help prepare the space and equipment, then pack things away so our gatherings run smoothly.
Prayer
Help build a team that prays for people, our gatherings, Davao, and the nations. We want prayer to be part of everything we build.
New to serving? You’re welcome to connect.
We share responsibilities so everyone has time to worship with the church family and serve others.
Tell us what interests you. We’ll get to know you and talk about a next step together.
Connect with Rise
Let’s take the next step together.
Leave your details to hear about Vision Nights, Friday Bible study, Monday community events, and the next steps for Rise. Tell us what interests you and how you’d like us to contact you.
Email is welcome too.
hello@risedavao.com