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Christa Elisha is a known artist, author, entrepreneur, church planter and revolutionary prophetic voice with a strong apostolic gifting to train, equip and send believers into their own works of ministry. She is most commonly recognized for her prolific social media presence and international itinerate ministry.
Along with her husband David as the founders of Arise Kingdom Ministries and subsequent School of Revival and Reformation- Arise Academy, Christa has given her life to see the preparation of the Bride who will rightly reveal Jesus as the irresistible desire of all nations.
Focused on the mandate to bring Christ the full reward of his sufferings, Christa’s mission is to awaken, purify, weaponize and mobilize the warriors to birth revival, take the gates, occupy the mountains of influence and destroy hell. The restoration and empowerment of God’s family is at the core of all they do. This is exemplified as Christa and David do ministry and missions with their children Samariah and Arie. They currently reside in the Cleveland Ohio area.
Christa & David Schram
Founding Apostles
Emily Woolfork
Ministry Director
Since 2019, Emily has had the honor of serving as the Ministry Director at Arise Kingdom Ministry, where she was the first employee to join the team. Working alongside Christa and the dedicated team, Emily’s passion for serving the Lord and His people has only grown stronger over the years.
With a Bachelor's in Communications and a Master's in Health and Risk Communications from Michigan State University, Emily brings a unique skill set to her role. Her expertise helps manage the behind-the-scenes aspects of the ministry, from running the website and managing emails to supporting outreach efforts.
Outside of her ministry work, Emily is a loving wife to Israel and a proud mother to her son, IJ. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, golfing, and staying active working out.
Emily’s heart is committed to helping others thrive in their faith and walk in intimacy with the Lord, and she is excited to continue serving the Kingdom through her work at AKM.
Samariah Smith
Administrative Director
Samariah is a passionate and dedicated 21-year-old who is married to her high school sweetheart, Dillon. With a diverse background spanning healthcare, criminal justice, administration, and customer service, Samariah brings a unique blend of skills to her role as Head Administrator.
Her commitment to service and leadership in ministry comes naturally. Together with Dillon, Samariah dreams of becoming national and international missionaries, with a special focus on serving First Nations communities and others in need.
A natural shepherd and creative, Samariah is deeply committed to people and justice, striving to make a difference in the lives of those who are often overlooked. Her mission is to amplify the voices of the vulnerable and advocate for those in need, both locally and globally.
When she isn’t traveling for work, planning events, or administering healing and deliverance, she is making beautifully hand crafted earrings or playing video games with family!