Here’s how your adventure begins!

1. Register for an ARISE Challenge


Give yourself the gift of time away and the chance to truly recapture all that matters most in life.

2. Prepare for the Journey


Physical preparation is essential! Also, carefully review the pack list and make sure you have adequate gear.

3. Experience Transformation


You will leave your comfort zone, but you’ll also overcome incredible challenges and return home recharged and renewed.

We will not have a fall AC in 2024. 


Trekker Registration for the April and May ARISE Challenges will open on Monday, January 8, 2024. A time will not be announced. Please check the website throughout that day for the live link.


The AC fills up quickly, so don't delay your registration. Click ARISE Challenge at the top of the page for General Information.

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April 26-28, 2024

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May 17-19, 2024

SW Appalachian Mountains, VA

Find rest for your soul.


Break your busy routine, and in the quiet of the wilderness, find space to be still, hear God, and trust Him in ways you don’t make room for in daily life. In God, you’ll find the true rest you’re longing for.

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May 13-15, 2022
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September 9-11, 2022

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May 31, 2022
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May 7-9, 2021
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September 10-12, 2021

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VIRTUAL BONFIRE

A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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May 16, 2022
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WHY ARISE? 

Women are passionate, strong and nurturing creatures, created in the image of God. We are daughters of the King, fulfilling many roles in society-- wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, business women and housewives. Often, our true identity and worth is overshadowed by the  multitude of roles we have to play, causing us to lose focus of who we are as women. We carry many burdens that accompany each role and often succumb to broken relationships, depression, bad habits, regretful decisions, financial burdens and unforgiveness of ourselves. 


The ARISE Challenge calls for women to arise and break  out of their comfort zones to discover God intimately. ARISE  is an international movement of women who love to challenge, grow and live powerfully. We create places, journeys and encounters, full of inspiration, where we can restore our worth and identity in Christ. Together, we discover new outlooks for our lives and descend to the depths of our hearts and souls. We search for God's destination for our lives, sometimes crying and sometimes laughing - it is all possible and it is all allowed! Raw, pure and real! Dressed with faith, hope, courage and maturity, women can return to where God placed us to live out our true identity and make a lasting contribution to transformation in this world. 


ARISE was founded in 2015 as a complement to the men’s international 4M movement. Today, the ARISE Challenge is held in ten countries globally.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia

Date: October 21-24, 2021

Price: $249 per woman. 

Start: 6:00-7:00 p.m. September 10, 2021

Finish: 1:30 p.m. September 24, 2021

Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the event. 

FAQ'S

  • Who can join an ARISE Challenge?

    The AC is for women ages 18 and up. There are no bunk beds or hot showers. It’s you, the women on your team (8-10 women per team), the group at large, the wilderness and your Creator. While the ARISE Challenge is designed for women to finish, it is not easy. It is not a retreat where women sit around the fire in a cozy lodge, get manicures, and eat fancy chocolates. NO!! Women will walk a considerable distance carrying their backpacks.We will struggle together! We will endure together! We will celebrate together! And we will find inspiration for our hearts.


    Prepare physically; however, do not be fearful of the physical aspect of the AC. To prepare for the AC:  

    • Walk or jog several times a week
    • Do some squats, lunges and planks occasionally
    • Consider wearing your pack while taking on normal chores around the house. Your kids might be embarrassed but this provides a great opportunity to share why this weekend is important to you

  • What do I need to Bring?

    Pack ONLY according to the specific ARISE Packing List. We do not want an AC to provide any financial stress or hardship. You will want a good fitting pair of hiking shoes and a good daypack. They do not need to be expensive, just suitable. We encourage women to borrow or share certain equipment. Practice setting up and taking down your tent before the weekend.


    Jewelry is not needed on an ARISE Challenge. 

    You will give up your watch, cell phone, camera and makeup to provide a distraction free weekend!

  • What are the travel logistics?

    Virginia -  Grayson Highlands State Park 


    FRIDAY

    6:00-7:00pm – Registration Check in at Chilhowie Christian Church - 172 Apple Valley Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319  

    Arrive NO earlier than 6pm and NO later than 7:00pm to this location. 


    SUNDAY

    You will arrive back at Chilhowie Christian Church at 1:30pm. There is not an option to leave the weekend before 1:30pm. Please arrange travel accordingly.  


    If traveling by plane:

    • Tri-Cities Airport – TRI – Tennessee 
    •  Roanoke Airport – ROA - Virginia
    • Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport - TYS - Kentucky

    If flying, plan to either rent a car or carpool with others to the Registration Check In Location. 


  • What is the included in the cost?

    $249 per woman. This cost includes everything that is needed for your AC experience excluding the items on your pack list.  Travel to/from the event location is not included. 

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    View our payment, refund, cancellation policies HERE

  • Can I bring a team?

    Yes!

     

    During the registration process, you will have an option to list a team name or a friend's name and we will place you together on a team (teams consist of 8-10 women). We form teams based on groups/friends first, then based on where women live. If your group is less than ten, we will combine groups to make a complete team. 

     

    If you do not list a group/friend, we will assign you a team. 

     

    Many women complete an AC without a group/friend! Do not fear coming alone as this makes for a very powerful experience!