LEAD PASTOR SEARCH

LEAD PASTOR SEARCH

Church Family,
Thank you for your prayers and partnership as we discern God’s leading in calling our next Lead Pastor. Consider this page your first stop for questions regarding the Lead Pastor search process including up-to-date information, links to past communication, and a timeline of milestones.

As always, if you have questions that aren’t answered here, don’t hesitate to reach out directly. Email us, call us at (209) 521-0181, or ask for a meeting with someone in leadership. Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for all updates.

June 12, 2026

Join us as Bo Lee is installed as our Lead Pastor during the worship service. We thank God for His faithful provision and are excited to welcome Bo and his family as they begin their ministry alongside our church family. Thank you for your continued prayers for ongoing wisdom and of gratitude as we look forward to all that God has in store in the days ahead.

June 7, 2026

Our church family voted to confirm Bo Lee as our next Lead Pastor. We’re excited about the next chapter God has for CrossPoint and look forward to welcoming Bo and his family in the coming weeks. We anticipate that he will officially begin serving as Lead Pastor in July and will share additional details as they become available.

May 31, 2026

The deacons and elders will be available at 10:45 am during Equipping Hour in the Social Hall for any remaining questions you might have.

May 24, 2026

In service it was announced that the Deacon Board has voted unanimously to present Bo Lee to our church as our next Lead Pastor. On June 7, there will be a church confirmation vote during our regular Sunday service.

Click here to view the announcement. 

On behalf of all leadership, we thank you for your prayers, support, and engaging in this process. We ask for your continued prayer as we take this next step in our Lead Pastor Search.

If you’re not yet a member and wish to participate in a potential upcoming vote,
you can email here by May 31.

May 17, 2026

Bo Lee will preach a sermon in our current Romans series followed by a Q+A session in the Worship Center. You can submit your question ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or utilizing Slido at the event.

Click here to watch Bo’s sermon.
Click here to watch the Q+A session.

May 3, 2026

During Sunday service, the Deacons announced the Lead Pastor candidate, Bo Lee.
Click here to find Bo’s resume along with other helpful information.
Click here to review the Lead Pastor Profile and Job Description.

We encourage church family to attend Update + Prayer at 10:45 am in the Pavilion to discuss and pray for the Lead Pastor search process.
If you missed the meeting, click here to watch the Update + Prayer.

April 26, 2026

The Elders, Deacons, and Shepherding Team meets with the Lead Pastor candidate. Please pray for their for discernment and clarity.

March 29, 2026

After thorough review the Search Committee recommends one candidate to move forward for Deacon consideration.
Newsletter update

March 22, 2026

Church family are encouraged to pray for the Search Committee as they review, pray, and discuss the two candidates following the interview process.
Newsletter update

February 2026

Two candidates are selected to proceed to in-person interviews with the Search Committee. Newsletter Update

November 2025-February 2026

The Search Committee is formed by the Deacons to assist with resume review and initial interview vetting of candidates. The committee is comprised of two deacons, two staff members, and five congregational voting units that represent a cross-section of age groups, life stages, and marital statuses, all with an equal voice and vote.

October 2025

Lead Pastor profile and job description posted online and CrossPoint starts accepting applications. Initial contact for applicants and vetting assistance provided by our consultant, Tim Eldred from The Authentic Pastor.

August 24, 2025

Pastor Matt Whiteford steps down as Lead Pastor to pursue a new venture in global missions with his wife, Sherri.
Pastor Matt’s Final Newsletter

August 7, 2025

New church leadership structure is announced.
Newsletter Update

May-July 2025

The Authentic Pastor conducts an all-church health survey. Based on recommendations and discernment by CrossPoint leadership, it’s decided to prioritize establishing a new leadership structure before beginning the Lead Pastor search.

April 2025

The Deacons decide to hire Tim Eldred from The Authentic Pastor as a consultant to assist with the process of seeking the next Lead Pastor as well as addressing leadership structural changes.
Newsletter Update

January 2025

The Deacons and pastoral staff begin discussions regarding the Lead Pastor search and leadership structure changes.

November-December 2024

The Deacons and pastoral staff take time to pray and seek the Lord’s direction for next steps in the Lead Pastor search.

November 2024

Matt Whiteford announces he will be stepping down as Lead Pastor in August 2025.
Newsletter Update