A Quick Word About Us...
The Surge is the faith community in the Little City that invests in bringing God and people together; for individuals, emerging leaders, and other organizations who are looking for ways to connect people with grace and generosity in a world that is increasingly cynical, disconnected, and lost.
We strive to do that by being passionate about community: loving God and loving people in every way we can!
We strive to do that by being passionate about community: loving God and loving people in every way we can!
Statement of Belief
We believe that love is primary and that arguing is, all too often, sideways energy that does little good. That being said, belief is important... and our starting point of theology is this:
God has given us His word to help us frame important decisions and to give us a foundational worldview that is helpful, right and good. Click on the button below to see our basic statement of belief and please contact us with any questions!
God has given us His word to help us frame important decisions and to give us a foundational worldview that is helpful, right and good. Click on the button below to see our basic statement of belief and please contact us with any questions!
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Dwaine Darrah, Our Founding Pastor
Dwaine answered a call from Jesus at age 12. Fifteen years later, Jesus warned Dwaine full-time ministry was in his future. Spooked into action, he sought guidance, and his pastor in Virginia agreed to serve as a mentor on things biblical and pastoral. Meanwhile, an MA in International Relations led to 3+ decades with the CIA (yes, that one), a career Dwaine cherished, and one that provided leadership and executive-level experience. When Dwaine had largely concluded it would never happen, God moved mysteriously in 2008, opening up a new career in ministry. Just to show He could, God surprised everyone by turning that job into a new church, where Dwaine served until early 2026. He started his next best chapter in February of 2026 and we look forward to seeing him again in heaven. |
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E Reiss, Lead Pastor for The Surge
Eric, affectionately known as "E", grew up on a farm in Oklahoma, and watched in earnest as his dad expertly managed a significant farm of wheat and cattle... while his mom went from being a secretary, to a teacher, to a student of law at night (while working full time), eventually launching a successful law practice. His work experience spans from beekeeping, to writing, to taking tech support calls to managing internal communications on four continents for a Fortune 50 company. The best part of those experiences? The amazing lifelong friends gathered every step of the way. E is a Gallup coach, a published author, a recording artist, has an irrational love for theological philosophy and sees worship in the form of music as an open door to God. He believes that the heart of the gospel leads us to become fully who God made us to be. And when people, made full in God's love, start to bloom into that ecstatic state of glory, there is nothing that brings him more joy. He loves dogs, mexican food, movies, great writing, music, his lovely wife Karen and watching the children of God become everything they can be. |
