Meet Our Lead Pastor

Born and raised in Illinois, Brandon graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2003. He became a follower of Jesus and launched a campus ministry on IWU's campus while in undergrad. This eventually led him to accepting the college pastor position at Eastview in 2006. During that same year at Eastview, Brandon met and married the love of his life, Jamie. He also graduated with his Master's degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary in 2009. Brandon led the college ministry at Eastview for seven years until 2012 when he and Jamie moved to San Diego, CA, with a dream to start a new church in one of the least churched cities in America. The dream became a reality in October 2013 when Rise City Church officially launched. In her first ten years, God moved miraculously evidenced by hundreds baptized, 13 new churches planted locally and globally, millions of dollars given away, and a weekly church attendance of over a thousand!

This all brings us to today with Brandon being named the fifth Lead Pastor in the history of Eastview Christian Church. Brandon and Jamie, along with their four children - Elyse (13), Shepherd (11), Hope (9), Connor (7), and their golden doodle Winnie - are making their way back home. They are so excited for this new adventure and believe wholeheartedly that God has brought them back to help write a new chapter in the legacy story of Eastview Christian Church.

Meet the Grant Family

Brandon loves a great cup of coffee, a hearty meal, cooking on the grill, coaching his kid's sports teams, traveling, playing pickleball, watching movies, and hanging out with his family.

Jamie is a photographer who loves capturing and making memories. She enjoys hosting people at the house, sharing a cup of coffee with friends, taking walks, fresh air, sunshine, traveling, and cheering on her kiddos in their various activities.

Elyse was the only Grant kid born in Illinois. She enjoys theatre, writing plays, swimming, drawing, meeting new people, and hanging out with friends.

Shepherd plays baseball and basketball. His favorite baseball team is the Chicago Cubs. He enjoys building and creating things, exploring, and hanging out with friends.

Hope loves to sing and listen to worship music. She enjoys writing stories, crafting, swimming, and playing basketball. You will often find her showing compassion and caring for people.

Connor loves playing basketball and baseball - and says his favorite team is the San Diego Padres. He enjoys wrestling around with his brother, roughhousing, jumping off things, and about anything that involves adventure.

Winnie always wants to be the center of attention. She has serious FOMO, loves belly rubs, long walks, and being fed food from the table (even when she's not supposed to be fed from the table!)