Our Team

We believe that a church should feel like a family, not a franchise. To make that happen, we use a unique team structure designed to give you the best of both worlds: big-church resources and small-church relationships.

  • Our Department Directors are specialists who ensure our programs (like kids, youth, and music) are top-tier across every expression.

  • Our Expression Pastors are the local leaders in your community, focused entirely on knowing your story and walking through life with you.

  • Our Preaching Team: To keep us all moving in the same direction, our preaching team collaborates on every sermon. No matter who you hear from on Sunday, you’re getting the same heart, the same message, and the same vision every single service.

No matter which expression you visit, you aren't just a number in a seat—you’re part of a unified family.

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Lead Pastor

Pastor Jon and Jessica Hernandez have a heart to see the City of Charlotte experience the hope and purpose found in Jesus. They believe in the empowering of the Spirit in the life of all who call on the name of the Lord for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

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Omar Pagan

North Expression Pastor
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West Expression Pastor
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Jonathan Gonzalez

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East Expression Pastor
Preaching Team

Ashley Cramer

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North Worship Pastor
Worship Arts Director

David Ward

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Marilyn Gonzalez

West Worship Pastor

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Family Life Director

Joey Gerard

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Emma Gerard

Youth Pastor
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Dom Gonzalez

Marketing Director

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Jessica Hernandez

Journeys Director