At Rising Above, we strive to build community in two ways.
First, through our prayer wall. Scroll down & click the link below to engage in our community through prayer.
Second, We have community groups for dads, moms, and married couples!
How can we pray for you?
Click the link above to join our community and lift one another up!
We have a dedicated team of prayer warriors here at Rising Above that pray over each of these requests. You can ask for prayer anonymously or share your info. Either way, God knows your heart and is always there.
At Rising Above, we strive to provide encouragement, support, inspiration, and community to families raising children with special needs. The last few years have opened up opportunities for us to connect and build community with new friends all over the world through online community groups.
Community groups are a time for moms, dads, or couples to connect via Zoom to engage in community. Our groups meet weekly for about an hour. We encourage everyone to grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and sit down to engage with one another in meaningful, gospel-centered conversation and build genuine community.
If you are interested in joining a group, scroll down, & read the description and times for each group below and click to sign up. You can sign up for these groups up any time.
What are community groups?
“There are so many groups out there that are “support groups” but really they just get together and complain. When I go to Rising Above Groups, I leave uplifted and energized. It refreshes me so much!”
- A Community Group Mom
Monday Group
study for Moms
Mondays - THIS group is currently closed
8:30pm (CST) | 9:30pm (EST) | 7:30pm (MTN) | 6:30pm (PST)
This community group is for moms to connect with one another and study scripture together. Click to join!
Tuesday Groups
study for Moms
Tuesdays
This group will begin on April 23rd.
10:00am (CST) | 11:00am (EST) | 9:00am (MTN) | 8:00am (PST)
This community group is for moms to connect with one another and study scripture together. Click to join!
Wednesday Groups
Study for Moms
Wednesdays - THIS group is currently closed
11am (CST) | 12pm (EST) | 10 am (MTN) | 9am (PST)
Join Becky as she builds friendship and community by reading through scripture. Talk it out with friends who get it.
Group for Dads
Every Wednesday
7 pm (CST) | 8 pm (EST) | 6 pm (MTN) | 5 pm (PST)
This community group is designed for dads who are on this journey raising children with special needs or chronic illness.
Thursday Groups
Study for Moms
Thursdays
3:15 pm (CST) | 4:15 pm (EST) | 2:15 pm (MTN) | 1:15 pm (PST)
Join Sandy as you engage with God’s word together and build community. This group is open to moms!
Study for Moms
Thursdays
8 pm (CST) | 9 pm (EST) | 7 pm (MTN) | 6 pm (PST)
Rita has such a huge heart for helping moms engage in community. Open your bibles together and build friendship through laughter and prayer.
Community Groups: LOCAL
Dads Hang time Cookeville, TN
2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm
This local community group of dads meets monthly at the Rising Above Ministries office in person in Cookeville, Tn. We’d love to know you are coming. Email Steve at schatman@risingaboveminsitries.org. For more information, call our offices at 931.526.7473.
Mom’s lunch Cookeville, TN
1st Thursday of each month
11:30-1:00 pm at the Rising Above Office - 215 Reagan Street Cookeville, TN
This local community group of moms meets monthly at the RAM Office in person in Cookeville, Tn. We will meet the 1st Thursday of each month while school is in session. For more information, email cmackie@risingaboveministries.org