Senior Leader of Arise

When does a dad joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent! Pastor Trav was born and raised in Oklahoma and loves three things: Jesus, Family & Sports (Boomer Sooner, Go Rangers and Thunder Up!)! Being called into ministry at the age of six, Pastor Travis has always dreamed of providing spiritual care and support for a local church congregation and bring them into greater intimacy with Jesus. After working bi-vocationally in ministry for over 15 years while working with the Department of Defense, Pastor Travis took a step of faith and surrendered his 9-5 to step into his dream of vocational pastoral ministry in 2025.

Pastor Travis’ favorite Bible Verse is Matthew 11:28-30 AMP

“Come to Me [Jesus], all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”

Senior Leader of Arise

“Read The Book and do the stuff!” -Evangelist, Cindy Jacobs
Senior Co-Leader, Malana loves bringing visions to life at Arise Church and the Oklahoma Metro community. Alongside her husband, Pastor Travis, Malana was called to vocational ministry in her 20’s dreaming to see the broken healed, the bound set free, the poor uplifted, the orphans given families, and community transformed. Doors were opened for her to author three books, co-lead Arise Church alongside her husband of 11 years, and serve as a Corporate Care-Giver/Chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America serving five companies in the OKC Metro area.

Malana’s favorite Bible Verse is 1 Corinthians 4:20 NLT

“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.”

Arise Kids Senior Leader (K-5)

Lauren Sardono discovered her passion for working with children and children’s ministry since she was a youth in Chattanooga, Tennessee. An Oklahoma transplant, Ms. Lauren calls Oklahoma City home and also serves as an ABA Therapy Technician for autistic children during the week. She believes there is not such thing as a “junior” Holy Spirit and that we can learn so much in our relationship with God through the eyes of children.

Ms. Lauren’s favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 62:2

“And the nations shall see your righteousness and vindication [your rightness and justice—not your own, but His ascribed to you], and all kings shall behold your salvation and glory; and you shall be called by a new name which the mouth of the Lord shall name.”