🌿 BravelyRise Is Growing—And We’re Just Getting Started

Since 2017, BravelyRise has been a sacred space where women meet with God, release lies, and rediscover the truth of who they are in Christ.

It all started in my home—just a few of us, gathered over three weekends, hungry for healing, honesty, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Slowly but steadily, God began shaping BravelyRise into something more intentional. What began as an intimate gathering has now become a beautifully designed, single-weekend retreat where deep healing and transformation take place.

We've held retreats in the Poconos (PA), New Jersey, and Maryland, and each cohort leaves us more humbled and grateful. Every time, the Holy Spirit shows up and surprises us—moving in unique, powerful ways that remind us we’re standing on holy ground.

🚨 Big News: A New Chapter for BravelyRise

Earlier this year, we were offered something completely unexpected and deeply affirming: NEWLIFE Church has come alongside BravelyRise to make it an official ministry under their covering.

This changes everything—in the best way.

Because of this partnership, what used to be one retreat per year has now expanded to four retreats a year! That means more women, more spaces for healing, and more moments of breakthrough and surrender. It’s honestly overwhelming in the best way.

And yet, as BravelyRise continued to grow, I kept asking one question:

“What happens next?”

For a long time, God was clear: Don’t worry about what’s next. Just be the handshake. Be the open door. Let Me do the rest.

So I did. We all did. We focused on being the entry point—the place where lies are laid down and truth begins to take root.

But in this new season, God gave me the answer.

🌱 What’s Next: The BravelyRise Discipleship Program

Beginning June 2025, BravelyRise will launch its very first year-long Discipleship Program—designed specifically for women who have completed the retreat.

Why does this matter?

Because the retreat is just the beginning.Once the lies are released, the healing begins—but the enemy doesn’t give up easily. That’s why we need truth. We need tools. We need armor.

We need to be discipled.

This program is about walking with the Holy Spirit through spiritual disciplines that ground us in grace and strength. Things like prayer, solitude, simplicity, confession, and worship. Not a checklist. Not a performance. But a rhythm of growth.

You’ll be matched with a personal mentor, meet monthly, and walk alongside a small group of other women who are growing right alongside you.

🙌 How You Can Join Us

I’m incredibly excited about what’s ahead—and I want to invite you to be part of it:

💛 Former retreat participant? You can join the discipleship program free of charge. Just reach out—we’ll get you connected.

🤝 Former discussion leader? If this speaks to your heart, we’d love to connect you with women who are ready to be discipled. This could be your next “yes.”

🙏 BravelyRise supporter? Please pray for us. For every mentor. For every participant. For the Spirit to do what only He can do.

We believe this is just the beginning of what God is unfolding. And I am so deeply grateful to be part of it—with you.

Here’s to the next brave step.Here’s to the journey beyond the retreat.Here’s to becoming women of the Word, clothed in the full armor of God.

With love and expectancy,

Maxine Higgins Founder, BravelyRise

Cohort 7, 2025, NEWLIFE CHURCH