JFH News: RiseFest 2026 Aims for Record Attendance as RISE Ministries Invites Families and Churches to "Take Back Ground"

RiseFest 2026 Aims for Record Attendance as RISE Ministries Invites Families and Churches to "Take Back Ground"

The June 12-13 festival in Sheldon, Iowa, will feature Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Hulvey and more as part of RISE Ministries� larger mission to reach 2.5 million people with the hope of Jesus

NEWS SOURCE: High Ground PR
May 21, 2026

Sheldon, Iowa — RISE Ministries will host RiseFest 2026 on June 12-13 in Sheldon, Iowa, with a goal of welcoming more than 25,001 attendees for the largest gathering in the festival’s history. The two-day Christian music festival will feature nationally known artists including Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Hulvey and more, while serving as a key moment in RISE Ministries’ broader Take Back Ground movement.

Take Back Ground is a bold initiative calling individuals, families, churches and communities to reclaim what has been stolen, stand firm in the truth of Jesus and walk in renewed hope. Through RiseFest, media, resources and in-person experiences, RISE Ministries is creating opportunities for people to encounter the transforming hope of Jesus and carry that hope into their everyday lives.

“Take Back Ground is about more than one weekend,” said Rob Roozeboom, Founder and President of RISE Ministries. “We believe Jesus brings hope into the places that feel broken, stolen or forgotten. RiseFest gives us a powerful opportunity to gather people, point them to truth and send them back into their homes, churches and communities ready to stand firm.”

RiseFest 2026 will bring together Christian artists, speakers, ministry partners, volunteers and families for a two-day festival experience designed to encourage and equip people in their faith. Attendees can expect worship experiences and performances from nationally known Christian artists, biblical teaching and seminars, kids, tween and youth activities, food vendors, merchandise, camping options, prayer, ministry resources and opportunities to take next steps in faith.

Hosted annually since 2005, RiseFest has grown from a bold step of faith in northwest Iowa into one of the region’s most impactful Christian family events. In 2024, RiseFest welcomed nearly 24,000 festival-goers over two days, with hundreds responding to the gospel, more than 1,000 Bibles distributed and 800 volunteers serving together. For RISE Ministries, the 2026 goal of exceeding 25,001 attendees is not simply about breaking a record. It is part of a larger five-year mission to reach 2.5 million people with the hope of Jesus.

“This is not just about filling a festival ground,” Roozeboom said. “It’s about seeing lives changed. It’s about people reclaiming peace, healing, identity, purpose and faith. When more people gather, more people hear the hope of Jesus. And when more people take that hope home, the impact reaches far beyond RiseFest.”

Tickets for RiseFest 2026 are available now. Individuals, families, churches, businesses and partner organizations are invited to attend, invite others and help make RiseFest 2026 the largest and most impactful gathering in RiseFest history.

For tickets and event details, visit risefestiowa.com.

To learn more about the Take Back Ground movement, visit takebackground.com.

About RISE Ministries:
RISE Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Sheldon, Iowa, with a vision to reach and inspire every community through the transforming hope in Jesus. Founded by Rob Roozeboom in 2001, RISE Ministries creates experiences and resources that encourage and equip people to live in hope, freedom and faith through Jesus. Through RiseFest, RISE with Rob & Friends, speaking engagements, media, resources and ministry partnerships, RISE Ministries helps individuals, families, churches and communities take back ground and experience lasting transformation. Learn more at riseministries.com.

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