Leadership

Meet Our Pastors

The people God placed to lead, love, and walk alongside this community — imperfect people with a deep calling.

Rise Church exists because two pastors believed that Amherst needed a community where people could encounter Jesus — not just on Sundays, but in the everyday. We're grateful you're here.

Lead Pastor — Rise Church Amherst

Years in Ministry

15+

Lead Pastor

Pastor [First Name]
[Last Name]

Lead Pastor & Co-Founder

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Share something about their family — spouse, kids, how long they've been in Amherst. People connect with the human side of a pastor. Include what they love to do outside of church too.

Close with their heart for Rise Church specifically — why they believe in this community, what they're praying and trusting God for, and what they hope every person who walks through the door would experience.

Education

M.Div, [Seminary Name]

Based In

Amherst, Massachusetts

Passion

[e.g. Discipleship & Preaching]

Family

[e.g. Married, 2 children]

Send a Message
"[Replace this with a genuine, personal message from the lead pastor. Share what's on your heart for the church, for the people of Amherst, and for anyone reading this who might be searching for community. This is your chance to speak directly to them — keep it warm, honest, and hopeful.]"

Pastor [Full Name]

Lead Pastor, Rise Church Amherst

Associate Pastor

Pastor [First Name]
[Last Name]

Associate Pastor & Co-Founder

[Update with your associate pastor's story.] Share their background, how their faith journey began, and what led them into pastoral ministry. Let their personality come through in the writing.

Include something personal — their family, where they came from, what they love about living in Amherst. The more personal, the more people will feel connected before they ever walk through the door.

End with the specific area of ministry they lead or are most passionate about — whether that's preaching, pastoral care, outreach, or discipleship — and why it matters deeply to them.

Education

B.Th, [Institution Name]

Based In

Amherst, Massachusetts

Passion

[e.g. Pastoral Care & Groups]

Family

[e.g. Married, 3 children]

Send a Message
Associate Pastor — Rise Church Amherst

Years in Ministry

10+

"[Replace this with a personal message from the associate pastor. What do they want people to know about this church? What's their specific vision or burden for the congregation? This message helps visitors connect with leadership before they even arrive.]"

Pastor [Full Name]

Associate Pastor, Rise Church Amherst

Our Shared Vision

United by One Mission

Two different backgrounds, one calling: to see the city of Amherst transformed by the love of Jesus. We believe in building a church where people from every walk of life can belong, believe, and become who God created them to be.

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Bible-Centered

Everything we do is grounded in Scripture — not trends, not opinion, but the timeless Word of God.

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People-First

We lead with love. Every person who walks through our doors matters deeply to us and to God.

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Growth-Minded

We're never done growing — as individuals, as a church, and as a community of faith.

Come Say Hello This Sunday

Our pastors would love to meet you in person. Swing by after the service — they're always around to chat, pray, or just say welcome.

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