About Be The Church
Be the Church is a catalyst for churches facing the crisis of spiritual leadership worldwide. We believe gospel movements begin with leaders transformed to be more like Christ, sparking revitalization in their churches.
We partner with new and established leaders through cohorts, one-day summits, and resources tailored to each church’s challenges.
Leadership Team
Joel Wayne
Founder/Chairman of the Board
Lead Pastor of Chapel Pointe Church, Joel Wayne brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a passion for equipping pastors to build healthy, Gospel-centered churches and strengthen the local church for lasting impact.
Mike Joslyn
VP of Operations
Executive Pastor at Chapel Pointe Church, Mike Joslyn brings a background in business leadership and church development, with a strategic, systems-driven approach to helping churches steward resources well and expand their Gospel impact.
Michael Rubino
VP of Learning & Resources
A catalyst for churches across the Northeast, Michael Rubino is a former university president and current pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church on Long Island. He brings extensive experience in leadership development and theological education.
Nathan Potter
Dir. of Communications & Advancement
Having lived and served with his family in the Philippines, Nathan brings a global perspective and a passion for developing leaders and strengthening healthy, Gospel-centered churches.
Steve Harrington
Europe Regional Director
A former missionary in Europe and pastor in the United States, Steve brings a global perspective and a passion for equipping leaders and strengthening churches across diverse cultures.
Gary Campbell
Lead Catalyst New England
Gary Campbell pastors Groton Bible Chapel in Connecticut and leads cohorts and regional initiatives to build alignment and momentum, helping pastors lead with clarity.
Nelutu Iubas
Lead Catalyst Romania
Pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Bucharest, Nelutu Iubas is engaged with churches and leaders across Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. He is passionate about equipping pastors and developing the next generation of leaders for lasting Gospel impact.
Oversight Board
Lansen Perron
Oversight Board
John Vandyke
Oversight Board
Matt Williams
Oversight Board
Our Values
Gospel Message
The Gospel is central to everything a healthy church does.
Gospel Mandate
Disciples are called to advance the gospel at all costs.
God’s Multiplication
Gospel-centered communities are built to multiply.
What is Be The Church?
A catalyst for churches – strengthening churches, equipping leaders, and multiplying Kingdom impact through practical resources, intentional discipleship, and spiritual leadership development.
The Problem
Lack of Spiritual Leadership
Nearly half the U.S. Protestant churches are plateaued or declining. (Lifeway Research, 2025)
Pastors Under Strain
Pastors burnout spiked sharply after 2020, peaking near 42% in 2022. Many leaders are still recovering (Barna Group).
Declining Leadership Pipeline
Evangelical seminary enrollment fell roughly 10% between 2000 and 2020. (Association of Theological Schools).
Readiness Barrier
Ministry leaders and denominations studies have long observed that graduates often enter ministry unprepared for its practical, day-to-day demands.
Our Strategic Approach
How we put our values into practice
Our Core Belief
Spiritual leadership is birthed out of discipleship within the local church, nurtured through relationships and real ministry experience, not outsourced.
Our Mission
- Strengthening church with relationship-driven resources.
- Deepen leadership through discipleship and mentoring
- Equip the next generation of leaders with urgency
- Multiply disciples, leaders, and churches together