Leadership
Church leadership should help people see Jesus more clearly. At Wayside, our leaders are here to shepherd, teach, pray, serve, and help people take their next faithful step.
Wayside leaders
Our leaders are here to shepherd, teach, pray, and help people take their next faithful step with Jesus.
Pastor
Chase is a West Coast native who moved East to attend the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies in Lenox, Massachusetts. After graduating from BICS, he pursued further theological training through the Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development. Pastor Chase and his family joined Wayside Church to revitalize this local community in 2019.
Ministry Leader
Owen Rushing was born in Laconia, New Hampshire. In high school, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve and served for nine years. In 2022, he attended a gap-year Christian school program at Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies.
How leaders serve
Wayside leadership is not about platform or performance. It is about helping people follow Jesus in ordinary life through worship, teaching, care, discipleship, and mission.
We want God's Word to shape our worship, teaching, prayer, repentance, and growth.
A smaller church can notice people, pray with them, and help them move at a faithful pace.
Leaders help the church grow in ministry, service, hospitality, and everyday faithfulness.
Leadership FAQ
These answers help guests understand who serves Wayside and how leadership fits into the life of the church.
Chase Mendoza serves as Pastor of Wayside Church in Charlton, MA.
Yes. Sunday is usually the simplest time to meet someone, ask a question, or introduce your family.
Wayside leaders seek to serve through Scripture, prayer, humility, Gospel-centered teaching, and practical care for people.
Yes. You are welcome to call the church if you have a question before coming on Sunday.
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6 Haggerty Rd, Charlton, MA 01507