MEET LEAD PASTOR DAVID HIBISKE

On August 9, Founding Pastor Jon Dupin passed the torch of Lead Pastor to Pastor David Hibiske. Below is ways for you to get to know Pastor David and the journey our church took in this transition.

Welcome David Hibiske & Family!

We are thrilled to announce that David Hibiske has accepted the call to serve as the next Lead Pastor of Waymaker.Church.

Meet the "Hibiske 5"

David and his wife of 18 years, Kendall, are the proud parents of Ella (14), Avery (12), and Andrew (10), and of course, their Golden Retriever, George. David is an outdoorsman at heart who loves hiking, backpacking, and making BBQ for friends and family.

Ministry & Vision

David joins us from Saddleback Church in California, where he served on the Executive Leadership Team. Prior to that, he was a founding leader at Echo.Church in Silicon Valley, helping scale the ministry from a single site to a multi-campus movement. With an M.Div. and a background in Business Management, David is a strategic visionary passionate about seeing people encounter Jesus and walk in freedom.

We invite you to join us in prayer for the Hibiske family during this season of relocation and for our church as we enter this exciting new chapter together.

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DAVID

View the video and links below to learn more about Davd.

David's links

Get to Know Pastor David

Get to Know Pastor David - Episode One

Get to Know Pastor David - Episode Two

Get to Know Pastor David - Episode Three

THE PASS THE TORCH JOURNEY

TAMMY'S FINAL MESSAGE

On July 19, Tammy gave her final charge to Waymaker.Church.

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PASTOR JON'S FINAL MESSAGE

JULY 26

On July 26,  Pastor Jon’s gave his final charge and departing wisdom to the body of Waymaker.Church.

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CELEBRATION SUNDAY

AUGUST 2

  Honoring the Legacy of Pastor Jon and Tammy Dupin's leadership.

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August 9

Pass the Torch Sunday

On August 9, Founding Pastor Jon Dupin passed the torch of Lead Pastor to Pastor David Hibiske.

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Q&A

After much prayer and discernment, Pastor Jon and Tammy Dupin shared that their season of leading Waymaker.Church and their time in Lynchburg is coming to a close. They are now beginning a new endeavor called The Renavelle Group, a family-led organization built on helping couples and families create defining, generational moments — through weddings, marriage coaching, and intentional gatherings that last far beyond the day itself.

The Elder Team, in prayerful partnership with Pastor Jon, trusted leaders, and advisors, oversaw a Spirit-led search and discernment process through the credible church staffing agency, Vanderbloemen. The goal was not to rush, but to clearly recognize the person God was calling to lead Waymaker.Church into its next chapter. Through many interviews and prayer, Pastor David was unanimously voted in by the Elder Team.

We invite every Waymaker to commit to the Three P’s:

Pray – For Pastor David and his family, for unity in our body, and for the next season God is preparing.
Prepare – Ask God how He is forming and positioning you for this new season.
Participate – Be present, engaged, and invested. Step in—not back.