Southeastern University

Lucas is a born and raised Texan whose love for God has led him, his wife Kristine, and their two kids Bella and Reagan to the coastal town of Bradenton Florida. There he serves as the Lead Pastor of the Bridge Church along with his wife Kristine. Kristine also leads the Community & Connections department at the church.

He and his wife Kristine began their journey in ministry in 2006, eager to answer God’s call for them to give everything for Him. He has a passion to help others experience the freedom and purpose found through a relationship with Jesus Christ. He has a heart for evangelism and a love for teaching the Word of God in a way that helps people experience the love of God in a new way.

Lucas has his BA in Ministry and Leadership from Dallas Christian College and his MA in Theological Studies from Liberty University. He has been pastoring & teaching for over 15 years. He enjoys time with his family, traveling, drinking coffee, hanging at the beach and running around Disney World creating adventure and memories along the way.

Cross Point Music—a collective of nearly 400 volunteer musicians, vocalists and songwriters anchored by worship leaders Mike Grayson and Cheryl Stark—serves the 10,000 people who call Cross Point home across six campuses in Nashville and surrounding areas like Franklin, Bellevue, Dickson, Mt. Juliet and Hendersonville.

“At the core, we’re passionate about worship and want our songs to give the church words and melodies that help express their relationship with Jesus,” says Cross Point Music Coordinator Cheryl Stark.