Jon Nutter, Lead Pastor
Pastor Jon is loves to be outdoors where he finds a deep spiritual connection to his creator. "I'm the typical guy who wouldn't naturally gather with a bunch of other people. I'm introverted, enjoy solitude, and in many ways connect best with God in nature." He goes on to explain, "Despite that I am committed to Jesus who called me to abide with Him, and to abound as a fruitful disciple. The only organization Jesus builds is the "C" church. When I was a teenager I accepted the call to become a teaching pastor and leader in the church. I wouldn't be where I'm supposed to be if I wasn't serving the Kingdom of God through the church."
A visionary leader and gifted communicator with over 25 years of pastoral experience, he is published author as a frequent contributor to the devotional resource Pathways to God, and is currently developing a number of projects for publication.
Active in the community, Jon serves in a variety of leadership positions within the non-profit sector of Douglas County including on the Board of Directors for Every Child Douglas County (ECHO), and as the Vice-Chair of BeOneUmpqua (a partnership effort mobilizing evangelical faith leaders and congregations in Douglas county.)
Jon is an avid reader, a regular jogger and bicyclist, and enjoys all things outdoors including hunting, fishing and hiking. When the weather allows he enjoys Jeeping and motorcycling as well.
Jon is married to his college sweetheart, Kimber, and they have one son, Josh, a college freshman at George Fox University
Pastor Jon is loves to be outdoors where he finds a deep spiritual connection to his creator. "I'm the typical guy who wouldn't naturally gather with a bunch of other people. I'm introverted, enjoy solitude, and in many ways connect best with God in nature." He goes on to explain, "Despite that I am committed to Jesus who called me to abide with Him, and to abound as a fruitful disciple. The only organization Jesus builds is the "C" church. When I was a teenager I accepted the call to become a teaching pastor and leader in the church. I wouldn't be where I'm supposed to be if I wasn't serving the Kingdom of God through the church."
A visionary leader and gifted communicator with over 25 years of pastoral experience, he is published author as a frequent contributor to the devotional resource Pathways to God, and is currently developing a number of projects for publication.
Active in the community, Jon serves in a variety of leadership positions within the non-profit sector of Douglas County including on the Board of Directors for Every Child Douglas County (ECHO), and as the Vice-Chair of BeOneUmpqua (a partnership effort mobilizing evangelical faith leaders and congregations in Douglas county.)
Jon is an avid reader, a regular jogger and bicyclist, and enjoys all things outdoors including hunting, fishing and hiking. When the weather allows he enjoys Jeeping and motorcycling as well.
Jon is married to his college sweetheart, Kimber, and they have one son, Josh, a college freshman at George Fox University
Larry Brown, Associate Pastor of Care
Pastor Larry has a huge heart for people and is passionate about ministering to the hurting. After 30 years of leading worship at Hucrest, he sensed the time was right for a new challenge uniquely suited to his gifts and passion. A trained pastoral counselor and a gifted-care giver, Larry serves all ages in our congregation and can often be found volunteering in our community whether at an elementary school or at an assisted living center using his musical talents to bless and encourage.
He is married to Nancy and they have two sons, Erik and Antony. Larry also has a daughter, Laura, who lives in Georgia.
Pastor Larry has a huge heart for people and is passionate about ministering to the hurting. After 30 years of leading worship at Hucrest, he sensed the time was right for a new challenge uniquely suited to his gifts and passion. A trained pastoral counselor and a gifted-care giver, Larry serves all ages in our congregation and can often be found volunteering in our community whether at an elementary school or at an assisted living center using his musical talents to bless and encourage.
He is married to Nancy and they have two sons, Erik and Antony. Larry also has a daughter, Laura, who lives in Georgia.
Rick Cunnington, Associate Pastor of Worship and Family Ministries
Pastor Rick is a talented vocalist and guitarist, and a spiritually gifted teacher and encourager. Extremely extroverted and like-able, he has a heart for collaborative, team-based ministry which focuses on making disciples. He coordinates and is an active presence in our Adopt a School Hucrest Buddies outreach, and oversees Family Ministry which include nursery to teen ministry. His focused effort is in developing our iGen (intergenerational) Discipleship events and process.
Rick joined the staff at Hucrest in 2014. He is married to Ashley and they have three children at home: Noah, Hannah and Cadence. A handy-man, Rick supplements his income doing general carpentry and home repair. Enjoys wood-working, math, and working on his classic car (which he never has time to do).
Pastor Rick is a talented vocalist and guitarist, and a spiritually gifted teacher and encourager. Extremely extroverted and like-able, he has a heart for collaborative, team-based ministry which focuses on making disciples. He coordinates and is an active presence in our Adopt a School Hucrest Buddies outreach, and oversees Family Ministry which include nursery to teen ministry. His focused effort is in developing our iGen (intergenerational) Discipleship events and process.
Rick joined the staff at Hucrest in 2014. He is married to Ashley and they have three children at home: Noah, Hannah and Cadence. A handy-man, Rick supplements his income doing general carpentry and home repair. Enjoys wood-working, math, and working on his classic car (which he never has time to do).
