A new church rising in the heart of Dothan.
We exist to help people follow Jesus, become like Him, and do what He did — right here in the Wiregrass.
Follow. Become. Do.
Three words hold everything we hope to become. We want to help people follow Jesus, become like Him, and do what He did — right here in the Wiregrass. It's the whole shape of a life coming awake to God.
The future we're praying toward
We see people in Dothan follow Jesus, become like Him, and do what He did in the power of the Spirit.
This is the future we're praying toward.
Multiplying disciples across our city
We participate in God's kingdom by multiplying disciples across our city.
We believe God is already at work in Dothan, and our role is to join Him by making disciples who make disciples.
Arise Dothan is a Spirit-filled, Bible-centered church plant meeting in downtown Dothan. We're young, we're small, and we're praying for a harvest — a family where the unchurched, the dechurched, and the over-churched all find a seat at the table.
How Arise began to rise
Every dawn starts small. Here's the road that led us to downtown Dothan.
A vision to plant
It began with a conviction that God wasn't finished with the Wiregrass — that this city needed a warm, Spirit-led church where anyone could come as they are. The call was clear: stay, put down roots, and plant something new in Dothan.
Laying the foundations
Before a single gathering, there was a pre-launch season of prayer. A small launch team began meeting, dreaming, and asking God for direction — laying spiritual foundations one conversation and one prayer at a time.
Fellowship over coffee and Scripture
We found a home upstairs at Mural City Coffee in downtown Dothan. It's where we gather now — for fellowship, prayer, and opening the Bible together. Casual, honest, and centered on Jesus.
A healthy, life-giving church
We're building toward a healthy church that loves its city well — a place for the unchurched, the dechurched, and the over-churched to belong, grow, and be sent. The sun is still rising on what God is doing here, and there's room for you in it.
What we value
Six convictions shape who we're becoming as we follow Jesus and love our city.
Love God
We pursue Jesus above all else through worship, prayer, and obedience.
Love People
We love others with the compassion, grace, and truth of Christ.
Serve Humbly
We follow Jesus by putting others before ourselves and serving with humility.
Give Generously
We live open-handed with our time, talents, and resources for God's kingdom.
Steward Well
We faithfully manage everything God has entrusted to us for His glory.
Be Spirit Led
We depend on the Holy Spirit to guide, empower, and transform us as we follow Jesus.
Move up, in, and out
Three movements shape our life together as we join God's work in Dothan.
Worship
We gather to worship Jesus, encounter God's presence, and be formed by Scripture and the Holy Spirit.
Community
We grow together in authentic disciple-making communities through shared life, Scripture, prayer, hospitality, accountability, and mutual encouragement as we follow Jesus and become like Him.
Mission
We join God's work throughout our city by serving others, sharing the gospel, demonstrating the kingdom, and multiplying disciples.
Meet our leaders
Familiar faces who love this city and would love to know you.
Brian Turner
Lead Pastor
Brian holds a Master of Divinity and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Renewal Theology. He leads Arise with a deep love for Scripture and for the people of the Wiregrass.
Jaclyn Turner
Co-Leader
Jaclyn holds a Master of Christian Life Coaching and Counseling and helps shepherd the Arise community with warmth, care, and discipleship.
Questions? Text Pastor Brian — he's expecting you.
This isn't a form or an office inbox. Your message goes straight to Brian's phone, and you'll hear back from him personally.
There's a seat for you as we rise.
Wherever you are on the journey, there's room for you here. Come gather with us upstairs at Mural City Coffee — or help lay the foundation of something eternal in Dothan.