More than a
ministry.
SonRise is an action centered ministry focused on cultivating authentic Christ centered community year round for high school, college, and young adults in Northeast Tennessee.
“We exist to reach and equip the next generation with an applicable view of the gospel. Empowering them to become exactly who Christ created them to be.”
Our Story.
SonRise Collective Ministries started with a simple idea: meet young people where they are. Not in a church pew. Instead, on the water, on the mountain, or in the lifestyles they're already pursuing.
Through wake surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, skiing, weekly teaching times, worship, and service project opportunities — we facilitate authentic Christ centered community. We create the space for the next generation to experience Christ in a way that actually connects. It's about relationship with Jesus, not religion. It's about pursuit, not perfection.
What started as a few friends on a boat has grown into a movement of student leaders, mentors, and families who believe adventure and faith aren't separate — they're the same.
Every season has
a reason.
SonRise runs year-round. Here's what each season looks like for our community.
Spring
MAR — APRGearing up for summer. Training new leaders, developing disciples, and getting the community ready to go for a summer like no other!
Summer
MAY — AUGBibles open, boat in the water. Weekly fellowship, wake surfing, wakeboarding, and lake days.
Fall
SEP — NOVLeadership development season. Building the next wave of student leaders through discipleship and teaching.
Winter
DEC — FEBHit the slopes together. Snowboard trips, mountain retreats, and fireside community nights.
The faces behind
SonRise.
Peyton Bodo
Executive Leadership Team
Shebli Tucker
Executive Leadership Team
David Poole
Executive Leadership Team
Marley Whitaker
Executive Leadership Team
Sam Harless
Executive Leadership Team
Why we started SonRise.
SonRise was founded in the summer of 2020 by the Ball family and Caelan Peterson. Inspired by the way the gospel transformed their own lives through action sports, Todd and Caelan set out to create a ministry where people of all ages could experience the life-changing hope of Jesus.
Built around a shared passion for water and winter sports, SonRise exists to bring authentic, Christ-centered community into spaces and industries where the love of Christ is not always seen or expected.
What keeps me going.
Today, SonRise serves high school, college, and young adult students through wakesurfing, wakeboarding, skiing, snowboarding, service projects, and other shared adventures. Our vision is to remove as many barriers to participation as possible by offering these opportunities free of charge, creating a welcoming front door to the gospel.
We exist to strengthen families, come alongside parents as they raise the next generation, and help connect young people to a lifelong relationship with Christ and the Church.
Fuel the mission.
Every dollar puts another young person on the water, on the mountain, and in community. Your generosity makes SonRise possible.
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