After 20 years of ministry, traveling, and singing with some of the greatest ministers of the day, Karen Wheaton moved from Chattanooga back to her hometown of Hamilton, Alabama, and started the Ramp. It was 1998. The group of about 8 young people quickly grew as God opened doors and answered prayers. The Ramp was born in that place of prayer and encounter in the presence of God.
Through Ramp Church, Ramp University, events, and media, the Ramp reaches thousands of people each month with the transforming power of the gospel.
The presence of God is real and tangible, made available for us to experience daily. It’s manifested glory— encountering the power and personhood of Jesus. Purpose is the knowledge of what God created an individual to do, reflected in a lifestyle driven by that personal mission.
An encounter is so much more than just an event. It’s a paradigm shift with the knowledge of the reality of God that bring tangible expression and personal life change.
We believe in creating places and spaces primed with an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit has full reign without restrictions or limitations. This environment breaks restrictions and inhibitions, which allows people to express themselves freely in worship and prayer.
The inward posture of an individual’s heart hosts the ability for the Holy Spirit to dwell within them. Saved by grace and redeemed, the personal agendas and ambitions become aligned to kingdom purposes. The driving desire is to bring glory to God and fulfill His calling.
People were created with eternity within them, to live with intention and expectation. As hearts and spirits come close to hear God’s leading, the by product is a vibrant, attuned life, inspired by the purpose and call of God for their lives.
We believe the mandate for the body of Christ is to preach the gospel and fulfill the Great Commission. This happens when every believer connects and supports the Kingdom mission through their individual purpose.
Each season of our lives is a continued journey of discovering more of God. We value revelation and application, when combined they unfold an understanding that reveals greater truth.
We believe individuals can live in such a way that every area of their lives point to Jesus, shining a light for others to follow without reservation.
Awakening is a radical encounter with God, resulting in individual transformation.
Equipping is a revelation based work of the Holy Spirit where personal purpose is revealed within the pursuit of God’s presence.
Sending is God-given inspiration, as a result of awakening and equipping, that charges individuals to engage their world, directly impacting their personal sphere of influence.
Samuel and Lauren Bentley
Events Director
Jacob and Lexie Peterson
Ramp Church Hamilton Pastor
Stewardship Director
Bradley and Sonja Stewart
Development Director
Matthew and Emma Back
Ramp Music and Worship Directors
Casey and Lindsey Doss
RSA Director
Spencer and Ashlynne Bell
Associate Director of Worship RSA
Associate Director
Brett and Julie Rayner
RSM Directors
Josh Hollingsworth
RampU Director
Chosen is a group of young ministers who have set themselves to awaken a generation. They are the Ramp’s ministry team. They work under and alongside Karen Wheaton as spiritual sons and daughters, serving the heart and assignment of awakening.
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