I am excited to announce that we have launched a search to fill the position of Lead Pastor at Cultivate Community Church. This next season of ministry in Hamilton is going to be exciting. Cultivate has moved from a church start-up to a vibrant ministry that is actively Following Jesus and Fearlessly Making Him Known!

Cultivate is a 7-year-old church with a weekly attendance of about 500 (in-person and on-line). We have a newly built facility on 16 acres directly across from Hamilton Schools – centrally located to be a community partner and to make an impact for Christ.

We have always made it our priority to extend the Gospel in word and deed to help people find their way back to God. Our ministry strategy is to gather, group and go. We are vocal about wanting people to intentionally connect with others at Sunday gatherings and in smaller groups and ministries, and then using their gifts to go out to disciple and serve locally, regionally, and around the world.

A search team has been formed and has been meeting! They have worked hard to clarify and describe the position of Lead Pastor at Cultivate, create the job posting and get communication out about the position, and will be involved in interviewing candidates. Included in this Cultivate Lead Pastor candidate packet are documents that tell you about Cultivate, our community, the leadership structure in our Fearless Family, and the job description.

Briefly, let me tell you what we are looking for. We want a teacher who takes seriously the study of God’s Word and has been trained to interpret it accurately. Further we want someone who can present messages in a dynamic, personal, and relevant way that naturally includes an evangelistic emphasis.

Cultivate is part of the Fearless Family of Churches that currently includes two other churches: Ridge Point and Third Coast. We work closely together to pursue the mission and vision God has given us. We are looking for someone who leads well and likes being in a team environment. There is extensive collaboration within all the Fearless Family churches; and a great leader for this position should also be receptive to guidance from the senior pastor and other ministry leaders. This person will lead Cultivate staff and volunteers towards the goals and objectives of this church; while also having a heart to shepherd the people of this church and community.

Our hope is to bring a Lead Pastor who will teach and lead well, within in the context of our leadership structure, and help us continue to reach a searching generation that needs Jesus in their lives.

I’d be grateful if you would commit to pray regularly for the filling of this position with the person the Lord has called. It would also be a great help if you get the word out to any pastor you think qualified and interested about our position. I would highly value any recommendation of a candidate you think fits the qualifications. Please feel free to email me with any names you would suggest and anything you think I should know.

Peace,