our philosophy
The role of pastors and leaders isn‘t to be the central figure of the church. Nor are the leaders or staff of a church the only ones who should be able to use their gift. Pastors are meant to be servants that shepherd the body of Christ with love, coaches that unlock the unique gifting and calling in everyone, and equippers who help all of us to reach spiritual maturity in Jesus to see the Kingdom of God brought into our contexts and circles.
Cultivate Church Network is led by a growing team of local pastors and leaders. Our team of pastors and leaders are submitted to an outside board of overseers for spiritual guidance and accountability.
our team
Mike & Leah Ureche
East Lansing Overseers / Cultivate Network Executive Directors
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Mike and Leah are passionate about creating community, seeing the church look like family, and helping people follow Jesus. Mike has served in several ministry capacities from pastoring local churches, serving with a mission’s organization and leading programs within a refugee services organization. Mike has his BA in Global Studies and MA in Theology. Mike loves reading, writing, exploring new cities, and eating good food. Leah is an artist and is passionate about empowering creatives. She loves thrifting, creating, and spending time with her friends and family.
Lilly Boyer
East Lansing Church Planter
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Lilly is passionate about creating spaces where people can be seen, known, and encountered by the unprejudiced love of Jesus. She desires to see identity and belonging spoken over the broken and hopeless. Since her teenage years, she has served her local church in different capacities, but usually pouring into the next generation. She has attended a Discipleship Training School and the School of Writing with YWAM, and she’s currently finishing up her Associates in Biblical Studies. There are so many things that light up Lilly’s heart, but especially Jesus, reading and writing, multiple cups of coffee a day, and all things bright and yellow.
Gevanta & Cierra Nichols
East Lansing Church Planters
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Together the Nichols share a love for travel, discipleship, and hosting in their home. Gevanta has served the Church since 2023 in a few roles; leading several groups and managing on the facilities team. Currently Gevanta is pursuing a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies. His favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip and he believes the debate isn’t up for discussion. A few of Gevanta’s hobbies include reading, playing tennis and simply being active. Cierra has served with YWAM Circuit Riders and studied ministry leadership at Radiant School of Ministry. She has a heart for college students and has experience discipling young adults. Cierra enjoys authentic Mexican food, going to the beach, and trying new creative outlets.
overseer board
Mike & Leah Ureche - Cultivate Network Executive Directors - East Lansing, Mi.
Luke Carney - Pastor, Lifepoint Church - Washington, PA
Blake & Christina Davis - Executive Pastor, City Hope Church - Wichita Falls, TX
Erik Fish - Entrepreneur, Movement Coach - Phoenix, AZ
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Cultivate Church Network is a young, growing movement to see kingdom laborers cultivated through the campus to the world. Do you feel a call to pioneer? Consider joining our ministry team!
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