Our Leadership & Staff

Meet Our Leadership

MATTHEW BRADHAM

MATTHEW BRADHAM

Lead Pastor

Matthew is a graduate of NCSU, father of 2 boys, and happily married to his wife of 16 years! He went to NC State for Business with a Concentration in Finance, but knew he was called to ministry since summer camp at age 17. While he was in college, he interned at Apex Baptist Church in youth ministry with Chuck Thompson, one of our Point Church elders, being the Youth Pastor at the time. He then went on to complete his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, became part of the original launch team of Point Church, and now serves as Lead Pastor at Point Church. He is a book nerd, self-proclaimed cinephile, and loves sports. More specifically, he loves NC State, the Braves, and the Steelers, but he loves to watch his boys play sports too! He and his wife met at a Campus Crusade Halloween dance party, started dating 5 months later, and got married 3 and a half years later in 2007. They have 2 boys, Luke (13) and Levi (10). Matthew’s heart behind his ministry is to simply see people walk in an intimate relationship with Jesus, worshipping and following Him in every area of their lives. He’s been with Point Church since day one as part of the original staff team that planted Point Church in September of 2010. He’s an enneagram 2 wing 3, but doesn’t believe it, and has a fear of cockroaches. His most used emojis are: 👍🤦🏻‍♂️🔥
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JEREMY HYDE

JEREMY HYDE

Executive Pastor

Jeremy is a dad of 2 and has been involved in ministry since graduating from Ozark Christian College with a degree in preaching. He started working in ministry as Send Pastor at Starting Point Church back in the early years of Point Church! Outside of church, he loves to hang out with his kids, run, and read books. His heart behind ministry is for people to experience the life changing love of Jesus. He and his wife have known each other since they were kids and his earliest memory of her is playing basketball against each other in elementary school. He has been at Point Church since 2011 and now serves as the Executive Pastor of Point Church. Jeremy is an enneagram 5, loves to watch MasterChef, and has a fear of going to the dentist. His most used emojis are: 😂👍🤷🏻‍♂️
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DAVID O'NEAL

DAVID O'NEAL

Worship Minister

David, a former Engagement and Project Manager with a marketing tech company, now serves as our Worship Minister at Point Church! In his free time, he enjoys making music, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and daughter. They’ve called Point Church home since 2018 and his heart behind worship ministry is to simply cultivate an environment for people to experience God through worship. He met his wife when he was 3 years old and they reconnected in their early 20s and have been together ever since. He’s an enneagram 4 through and through, favorite show is Naruto, and has a fear of Moray Eels. David’s most used emojis are: 😂🔥💀
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CHERYL MILLER

CHERYL MILLER

Communications Director

Cheryl knew she was called to ministry since she was 17 and graduated from Rhema Bible Training College with a focus in Pastoral Leadership and Worship Ministry. She served as a Worship Pastor for 7 years at another local church and now serves as Communications Director at Point Church. In her free time, she loves to cook, write music, and grab coffee or boba with her friends. Cheryl’s heart behind her ministry is to help people become more aware of God’s presence all around us. “He’s more real and more present than we realize, we’re just often too busy to see it.” She’s been attending Point Church since July 2021 and loves the worship culture here. She’s an enneagram 1, currently binging Gilmore Girls, and soon to be first time mom! Her most used emojis are: 🙃😆🤍
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ELIZABETH VANDER HEYDEN

ELIZABETH VANDER HEYDEN

Kid Point Minister

Elizabeth is a former teacher, mom of two girls and although she never expected to find herself in ministry, she serves as our Kid Point Minister at Point Church! That’s the beautiful mystery of following Jesus. She attended Campbell University for her Undergraduate degrees in Education, and then UNC Chapel Hill for Graduate School. Her heart behind Kids Ministry is to show our kids a glimpse of the magnitude of God’s love. She met her Pacific Northwest husband on a blind date in 2015. Point Church has been her family’s home since 2016. She’s an enneagram 1 through and through, mama bear and strong advocate for ALL kids, can quote every Office episode and is terrified of chickens. Elizabeth’s most used emojis are: 😅🤪🥰
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KELLY WICK

KELLY WICK

Student Point Minister

Kelly is a graduate of Liberty University with a BS in Business Marketing. She serves as our Student Point Minister at Point Church and also works in the Provost’s Office at NC State University as Chief of Staff and Director of Projects and Planning. In her free time she enjoys watching TV, spending time with friends and her youth. Kelly has been at Point Church from the beginning and her heart behind her ministry is to mentor the youth and disciple them and help them build the best Christian foundation in their walk and relationship with Jesus as possible. She says “They are so much fun and restore my energy from my other job!” Her favorite show is Friends and has a fear of lightning. Kelly’s most used emojis are: 🙄🤦‍♀️🤪
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Caroline Nicholas

Caroline Nicholas

Intern

Caroline, a 2023 graduate of Cary High School, now serves as an intern at Point Church! In her free time she loves listening to good music, spending time outdoors, and enjoying the company of friends. She’s been attending Point Church since September 2021 and her heart behind her ministry is to serve others in any capacity big or small. She says, “It allows me to show a glimpse of the heart of Christ to those around me and I love to show love!”. Caroline is an enneagram 2 wing 1, loves Gilmore Girls, and has a fear of teeth. Her most used emojis are: 🫶🤣💌

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KYLE SCHMIDT

KYLE SCHMIDT

Assistant Kid Point Director

Kyle is a graduate of Heidelberg University with a double major of Business Administration and Media Management. He now works as an elementary school Physical Education Teacher in Morrisville as well as Assistant Kid Point Director at Point Church! In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, watching movies, and playing video games! Kyle has been attending Point Church since July of 2021 and his heart for ministry is fueled by his passion for teaching and educating students. “Being able to help shepherd the children of Kid Point, not only allows me to grow spiritually, but I love the opportunity to walk alongside our students as their faith grows.” He’s an enneagram 5, loves The Mandalorian and Cleveland Browns Football, and is terrified of animals that aren’t house pets and speaking to a large room of adults. Kyle’s most used emoji’s are: 😂😬😳

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Shawn Messer

Shawn Messer

Student Point Intern

Shawn, a 2023 graduate of Western Carolina University, works as a financial account manager, and also serves as the Student Point Intern at Point Church. During his free time, he loves being active doing anything from crossfit to basketball, to MMA championships and disc golf. He also enjoys spending time with family, friends, and all the Student Point kids. He’s been attending Point Church since January 2022 and his heart for ministry is to consistently provide a warm and Christ centered environment for everyone but mainly students. “My passion for serving students came from the youth leaders in my own life I had while growing up who encouraged me and taught me about the Lord. I want to do the same for today’s youth as it is a critical time in their lives.” He’s an enneagram 6, has a fear of being stranded in the ocean, and his favorite show is Suits. His most used emojis are: 😂🔥🤙
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CHRIS HANKINS

CHRIS HANKINS

Founding Pastor

When Chris moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2000 to attend NC State University, God gave him an incredible, supernatural love for the Raleigh-Durham area. While he was in college, he would dream with one of his best friends, Matthew Bradham, about what it would be like to start a church together to reach this community. 10 years later, they would get to see their dream come true when Point Church launched in September of 2010. Chris Hankins, Founding Pastor of Point Church, now serves as the President and Movement Leader of Carolina Movement, a church-planting organization focused on planting churches across North Carolina. Chris and his wife, Jen, have been married in 2006 and have three children. They live in the Raleigh area where Point Church began.

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