Our Heart

is to see people’s faith transition from heart to hands. We believe being a Christian is not just something to be but something to do. We want to see people boldly and enthusiastically fulfill the kingdom purpose God has put on the inside of them and affect the world for The Kingdom.

Our CALLING

is to serving as Lead Pastors of Rising Star Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX. A church that exists to see people move from darkness to light by the transforming power and love of Jesus Christ. It is a historic church in a historic neighborhood, leading in community care.

Our Dream

is to leave a legacy of hope and life change to a people, a city, and a region that manifests into cultural transformation across racial, ethnic, and generational lines. To reproduce our DNA into other leaders and teams to affect national and global change.

WhO WE ARE

Ralph S. Emerson is a pastor, speaker, and author. He graduated from Florida A & M University with a BS in Business Administration and George W. Truett Theological Seminary with an MDiv in Theology.
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He served as youth and young adult pastor, Executive Pastor of Next Generation Ministries, and church Executive Pastor of Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of his father pastor Ralph W. Emerson Jr. In addition to serving at Rising Star Baptist Church, Ralph served at CityGate Church in Burlington, North Carolina as the Executive Pastor for 5 years and as Senior Pastor of Impact City Church in Odessa, TX for almost 2 years. He now serves as Senior Pastor at Rising Star Baptist Church.
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Lady Chanesia serves alongside her husband in worship and support. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a degree in Business Administration. She is a warm and humble person, passionate about worship, and uplifting of young women to pursue purpose. 
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Ralph and Chanesia have been married since August 2009 and are the proud parents of two children Orien Christopher and Eden Gabrielle
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Their heart is to see people’s faith transition from heart to hands. They want to see people boldly and enthusiastically fulfill the kingdom purpose God has put on the inside of them and affect the world.