This is Our Story
2011
The Doss and Matthews families move to Shelby County, AL to build a launch team for Cultivate Church. Weekly meetings were held on Sunday nights in their home. The launch team grew to around 50 people.
2012
Cultivate Church launches January 8th, 2012 at Thompson High School. 199 people attended the launch on an incredibly stormy Sunday morning.
2014
Cultivate transitioned from a portable church to our first facility. Volunteers worked 15 hour days from October – December to renovate the facility.
To accommodate growth, Cultivate expanded to two Sunday morning worship experiences meeting at 9:15 and 11:00 AM.
To accommodate growth, Cultivate expanded to two Sunday morning worship experiences meeting at 9:15 and 11:00 AM.
2016
In 2016 Cultivate grew by 50%. To facilitate the growth, a third worship experience was added expanding worship times to 9:00, 10:15, and 11:30 AM.
2018
As people began driving up to 45 minutes from across the county, Cultivate Church Columbiana launched Sunday, January 14th, 2018 to provide more room for more people.
2021
The new Alabaster campus opened Sunday, August 22nd, 2021. The new facility triples the space of the old Alabaster campus once again providing more room for more people.
2024
30 acres of land was purchased in preparation for the new Columbiana Campus facility. The property is in the heart of Columbiana, was purchased with cash, and will be a great location for the new facility.
Our Vision
We see a place where Jesus is bigger than anything else.
“We are very intentional about everything we do. We are dedicated to accomplishing the vision God has given us.”
Brandon Doss, Lead Team Pastor
Brandon Doss, Lead Team Pastor
It is our vision to be a place where:
The church isn’t about our street corner or our logo. We believe in the work that Christ is doing in every church. It is our vision to not only build the church that God has called us to, but to be a resource and benefit to others as well.
- The unknowing become fully devoted followers of Christ.
- People are equipped for purpose.
- Life giving churches are planted.
- Churches connect for resource and relationship.
The church isn’t about our street corner or our logo. We believe in the work that Christ is doing in every church. It is our vision to not only build the church that God has called us to, but to be a resource and benefit to others as well.
Our Mission
This is our commitment to carry out the vision.
It is our mission to cultivate:
- A passion for God.
- A passion for people.
- A passion for purpose.
“What would happen if church was a place where the main thing was the main thing? Jesus and life change is our priority.”
Brandon Matthews, Lead Team Pastor
Brandon Matthews, Lead Team Pastor
We believe when you fall in love with God you fall in love with His people. When those two things come together you become hungry for your purpose in order to make a difference in the lives of others. This is the process of a life on purpose.
A PICTURE IS WORTH
A THOUSAND WORDS
There are so many incredible people that make incredible moments at Cultivate. Church is a not a building, address, logo, or personality. We are a family working to make a difference today to impact the eternity of tomorrow. We are a family living #lifeonpurpose.
CHURCH PLANTING
Juarez, Mexico
Our missionaries Ethan and Lindsey Efferson do an incredible job leading Hunger House Ministries in Juarez, Mexico. It has become tradition for Cultivate to bring a team each December to serve hundreds of kids for Christmas.
Cultivate Joy
Cultivate Joy has become a staple during the Christmas season serving families to help make things a little more merry and bright. This year we served 37 families and 91 individual kids. Each child received their full Christmas list and parents we supplied with stockings, stocking stuffers, wrapping paper, bows, tape, and anything else needed to take care of everything.
Other serves include:
Monster Walk
Liberty Day
Columbiana Christmas Parade
Alabaster Prayer Breakfast
Alabaster Police Dinner
Alabaster Fall Fest
End Addiction BHAM
Shelby Woods Serve
Alabaster Fall Fest
Easter Weekend Serve
SHE Gatherings
Mens Gatherings
and more!
Monster Walk
Liberty Day
Columbiana Christmas Parade
Alabaster Prayer Breakfast
Alabaster Police Dinner
Alabaster Fall Fest
End Addiction BHAM
Shelby Woods Serve
Alabaster Fall Fest
Easter Weekend Serve
SHE Gatherings
Mens Gatherings
and more!
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