Our Team

Meet the staff members at Arise

Drew Ensz - Ministry Director

Drew (He/Him) grew up around the Baltimore area and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 with a major in Sociology and a minor in Religious Studies. He attended Eastern Mennonite Seminary and graduated in 2014. He has worked in ministry since 2007 including student ministry, local church ministry, and since 2016 campus ministry. In 2009 he met his lovely wife, Catie on eHarmony (still waiting for that call to do a commercial). They have five children. Drew enjoys hanging out with people, learning people’s stories, and forming authentic, Christ-centered relationships. 

Kyle Mcclain - WOrship Leader

Kyle McClain (He/Him) came to Arise from the great state of Ohio, where he majored in Political Science and moved out to DC shortly after. He is the campus worship leader and provides the students with a safe space to come and enjoy music. He loves all things music related and helping students find their passion relating to music. In his free time, you can find him umpiring softball, playing video games, or bowling.

Alison Murphy - Marketing and social media coordinator

Alison (She/Her)  is a second year student at  Wesley Theological Seminary working towards her Master of Divinity.  She has always  has a passion for photography, social media, curriculum development, and community building.  Alison is excited to be joining the media team at Arise. In her free time Alison can be found either traveling,  studying, or spoiling her cat Salem.