Joe is the Lead Pastor at Rise Church in Winston-Salem.  He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from N.C. State University and an MDiv from Capital Seminary.  He is married to Duncan Maye and they have 3 children Reese, Elsie Jo, & Amos.

Duncan received her BA in Elementary Education from Wake Forest University.  She taught for 6 years in NC Public Schools.  She and her husband Joe have 2 daughters and a son who are all involved at Rise Academy as well.  She enjoys reading, traveling, and college basketball.

Leslie is pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education. She always had a passion to care for children. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Leslie lived in Lynchburg, VA for three years after marriage. She studied at Liberty University and soon after moved to Winston-Salem with her family of four. She has two sons, Elijah and Fenix.