Brad Herndon
Communities + Discipleship Pastor
We think the church deserves great leadership.
We’re convinced that our church is healthier and stronger when its leadership is done together. So, under the authority of Jesus Christ, Heartland is led by a body of “elders.” This body is divided into three different teams— Lead Pastor Team, the Board of Directors and the Pastoral Elders.
Craig Cheney
Operations & Development Pastor
Dan Jacobsen
Leadership + Teaching Pastor
Lead Pastor Team
Heartland’s Lead Team that consists of three, co-equal lead pastors who guide the staff and ministries of the church. Each pastor leads a different aspect of Heartland’s mission, offering their unique gifting and perspective in collaboration with the others for the good and health of the church. How does this work? It takes a lot of humility and trust, which make our leadership—and our church—stronger.
Brad Herndon – Communities and Discipleship Pastor
Craig Cheney – Organizational and Development Pastor
Dan Jacobsen – Leadership and Teaching Pastor
Board of Directors
Heartland’s Board of Directors focus on the long-term organizational and financial health of the church. Leveraging their legal, financial, and executive expertise, the Board of Directors approves budgets, initiates audits and reviews, and offers accountability for the Lead Team to ensure healthy and dynamic leadership.
Current Directors are Abby Doyle, Mark Chrislip, Eric George, Brooke Hodnefield, Mike Sears
Pastoral Elders
The Pastoral Elders work alongside the Lead Team and Board of directors as shepherds of the mission and community of Heartland. With spiritual depth and godly character, the Pastoral Elders provide spiritual guidance, care, and protection to the people of Heartland.
Current Pastoral Elders: John Auld, Brad Gregory, Karen Koller, Brian McBride, Kathy Plant, Darrin Plant.