Surge

Surge exists to reconcile, equip, and activate God’s people in order to put Jesus on display.

The Surge Network is a movement of multi-ethnic church leaders from theologically diverse church backgrounds committed to friendship, God's mission, and the flourishing of our local communities. Reconcile - Surge creates space to build and nurture relationships across denominational, socioeconomic, and ethnic lines. Equip - Surge identifies effective tools to equip gospel-centered, missional congregations. Activate - Surge commissions disciples to foster collaboration with neighbors to seek the welfare of the city. How do you want to see the world change as a result of the work you do?

- Churches organized around holistic discipleship
- Disciples imitating a Kingdom of God ethic by establishing restorative communities through their work, home, and rest
- The city drawn to Jesus by the visible witness of his people

How do we behave? As leaders, we use a BLESS framework to guide our fellowship and Christian practice:

Bless - We seek to be a God-like presence everywhere we go. Listen - We cultivate disciplines that help us relate deeply to God and to others. Eat - We share intentional meals with each other and those different from us. Speak - We use our words to sow seeds of peace and spread the gospel of the kingdom. Sabbath - We set aside a day to rest in God and deepen communion with others.

09/17/2026

❗️Upcoming Events❗️

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September 20 | 6pm - 8:15pm
Free Film Screening of The Donut King

Escape the heat and come watch The Donut King with Phoenix Refugee Connections. It will change how you see your refugee neighbors AND your favorite donuts.

September 24 | 9am - 5pm
Soul Care Dare Franciscan Renewal Center

Gather with Spiritual Formation Society and meditate on the challenges of distraction and resistance when seeking to be aware of and responsive to God. Lunch is included.

October 2 | 6:30pm - 8pm
The Big Idea: Why Four Gospels?

Explore why the church received these four distinct witnesses and how each Gospel helps us see Jesus more fully. Led by John DelHousaye and hosted by Desert Springs Bible Church

October 22-23 | PHX, AZ
Making Jesus Visible Conference

Join us for Making Jesus Visible: An Immersive Experience in Missional Imagination, a gathering of artists, entrepreneurs, shepherds, and community-builders committed to being the Church. Axiom Church Banquet

October 30 | 9am - 2:30pm
Soul Care Day Franciscan Renewal Center

Experience a life-giving day of silence, prayer and retreat. There is nothing to accomplish—no checklist to fill. Offered in partnership with Spiritual Formation Society

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08/31/2026

This is what we mean by the Church in the city—not one church, but the Church, gathered. Special thanks to PBC | Phoenix Bible Church for making us all look so good 😊

08/08/2026

In this episode of the Surge Podcast, Dr. John DelHousaye sits down with theologian and visual artist Dave Beldman to explore how art reveals truth in ways words alone cannot.

Together, they discuss creativity, beauty, vocation, and why faithful art doesn’t avoid brokenness but helps us see reality more clearly.

Don’t miss it! Available to listen wherever you stream podcasts or you can watch on the Surge Network’s YouTube channel! ⭐️

07/23/2026

What if discipleship isn’t found in the extraordinary, but in the ordinary?

One of our recent blogs explores The Slow Work of Love and the quiet, faithful ways God forms us through relationships, presence, and everyday obedience from the perspective of a creative, a mother, and a follower of Jesus.

The Slow Work of Love: Linked in bio 🔗

07/10/2026

A shared witness is our daily prayer.

Our calling isn’t to make ourselves more visible, but to make Christ more visible in the way we love, forgive, serve, create, and remain faithful together.

07/01/2026

What does it look like to love our neighbors when they’re at their most vulnerable?

In our newest episode, Katie O’dell with AZ 1.27 joins the Surge Network Podcast to explore the realities of foster care in Arizona and the role the Church can play in changing the story for children and families.

Available to listen wherever you stream podcasts or on the Surge Network YouTube channel!

06/26/2026

Registration is open for our next Citywide Gathering/RLC!

Join ministry leaders from across the valley for a shared meal and a thoughtful conversation with Phil Herndon on how to respond to criticism with wisdom, clarity, and grace. Whether feedback comes privately or in public, it can be difficult to discern what’s true, what’s helpful, and how to respond in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus.

Together, we’ll explore practical, grounded ways to lead faithfully while holding both conviction and compassion as we shepherd people well in the midst of tension.

Sign up w/ link in bio!

06/18/2026

October 22nd & 23rd. Join us.

06/03/2026

A Note from the Surge Executive Team

After 15 years of faithful leadership, service, and friendship, Aaron Daily is stepping away from his role at Surge.

Aaron has played a significant part in shaping our network, investing in leaders, serving the Church, and helping guide Surge through many seasons. His impact will be felt for years to come, and we are deeply grateful for all he has given.

While we will miss him in this role, we celebrate this next chapter for Aaron and his family and pray God’s blessing over all that lies ahead.

Surge’s mission remains strong, and our Executive Team will continue leading and serving the network as we move forward together.

Thank you, Aaron. We are grateful for your leadership, your friendship, and your lasting contribution to Surge.

— Surge Executive Team

06/01/2026

What does it mean to see immigrants not as outsiders, but as essential contributors to the Kingdom of God?

In this powerful conversation, Aaron Daly sits down with Deenbo Kidane, leader of the Daniel Initiative, pastor, mother, and advocate for immigrant communities. Together, they explore the unique gifts immigrant churches bring to the American Church, including resilience, prayer, faith, generosity, and deep-rooted relationships — and why those gifts are needed now more than ever.

Available to listen wherever you stream podcasts or watch on the Surge Network YouTube channel 🎧

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Phoenix, AZ
85015

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