Leadership Transition Update
We want to keep you informed and encouraged as we walk through an important season in the life of our church.
Justin Fluhr has been called to serve as Lead Pastor at Journey Christian Church in Apopka, Florida. After much prayer and discernment, he has chosen to follow where he believes God is leading him to continue growing His Kingdom.
We are deeply grateful for Justin’s faithful leadership, his commitment to preaching God’s Word, and the spiritual and ministry growth we’ve experienced during his time at Tates Creek. We invite you to join us in thanking God for Justin, Laura, Carter, and Ava, and in praying for them as they begin this new chapter. Justin’s final Sunday with us was April 12.
As we move forward, we’re thankful to welcome Jamie Snyder from Southeast Christian Church as our interim preacher. Jamie will begin preaching on April 19, and we are grateful for his willingness to serve and lead us during this season.
Our elders are actively working through the process of searching for our next Senior Minister, while also continuing the search for a Worship Minister. We trust that God is at work and are expectant for what He has ahead for our church family.
This page will serve as a place for updates from our elders as they become available, so we encourage you to check back regularly.
Thank you for your continued prayers, faithfulness, and support during this season. We trust God is guiding every step, and we look forward to what He will do in and through our church during this season of change.
A Message from Our Elders
What is the plan for finding a new Senior Minister?
Our elders are leading the search process for our next Senior Minister. They are prayerfully seeking the right candidate and will share updates as they become available.
How long will the search process take?
Every search process is different, and we want to be thoughtful and prayerful in each step. While we don’t have a set timeline, we are committed to keeping the church informed along the way.
Are there other staff positions being filled right now?
Yes, we are also actively continuing the search for a Worship Minister alongside the Senior Minister search. Please see our Careers page for a complete list of open positions or to apply.
How can I be praying during this season?
Please pray for Justin and his family as they transition, for Jamie as he steps in to serve, our church staff, and for our elders and serch team as they lead the search process. Pray also for the person God is preparing to join our church as our next Senior Minister.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
Please contact our elders with any questions regarding the transition. Email elders@tatescreek.org with any questions.
Your Input Matters!
We’re partnering with D Vaughan Consulting as we prayerfully look at how God is growing TCCC and where He’s leading us next. Your voice matters—would you take 15–20 minutes to complete an anonymous survey? It will help shape what’s ahead. Please complete it by May 4.