Bill Whitt is a pastor who is passionate about communicating the timeless truths of Scripture to today’s culture. With 25 years of experience shepherding congregations and leading ministry teams, Bill’s goal is to connect people with one another and with their Creator.
Before serving churches, Bill worked in broadcast news, where he earned an Emmy nomination for his storytelling. He holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and psychology, along with master’s degrees in human relations and divinity.
In Florida, Bill served as the Associate Pastor of Worship and Media at Sunlight Community Church (https://sunlightchurch.com/
) for ten years, helping the church triple in size and begin a robust ministry expansion through church planting. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Cascade Fellowship (https://www.cascadefellowship.org/
), a church of about 850 people in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Bill is also a certified church consultant who enjoys encouraging, mentoring, and equipping pastors as they lead congregations to fulfill God’s calling. His consultations typically focus on preaching, media, worship, technology, and communication.

October 6, 2025
Comparing Five Church Planting Models

September 30, 2025
What it Takes for a Church Plant to Thrive

September 23, 2025
A Fresh Look at Church Planting

September 9, 2025
Four Ways to Reach the “Nones”

September 2, 2025
Church Renewal During the “Great Dechurching” of America

August 25, 2025
Tim Keller’s Lessons for Church Renewal Leaders

August 18, 2025
How to Become an Outward-Focused Church

August 5, 2025
Five Ideas for a Modern Reformation

July 15, 2025

