Ministry Staff
Connect . Grow . Go
Mary Ann Mitchener- Connect Pastor
Duties: Oversee the church body and assist members in finding their individual spiritual gifts, and helping them get plugged-in to the various ministry opportunities here at Crossroads.
Family: Single with 4 nieces and 2 nephews
Hometown: Concord, NC but lived in Boston, MA for 30 years.
Been at Crossroads Since: October 2005
What events led you to Crossroads? On June 2005, I resigned from a large church in Boston where I served in ministry for 18 years to take some time to rest and consider a move south. The day of my last farewell party I told my volunteer staff that I completely trusted God for my future and that I knew God would provide the perfect next place for me. That day my brother and his wife, who attended Crossroads, saw in the bulletin that Crossroads was hiring and sent me a description of the position. I read it and immediately knew this was the job for me! I am amazed that God would provide the perfect job for me in my hometown where my family lives! Only God could arrange that. He is an amazing God!
Interests: Swimming, boating, hiking, anything outdoors
Favorite Scripture: Psalms 84:5,7 – “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage…. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.”
Personal Statement: These are exciting days at Crossroads. I am privileged to be serving this congregation along with a wonderful staff during this time where we are seeing such evidence of the move of God’s Spirit! God is doing mighty things in our church and in our community and I am expectant that we will see His Hand move in even more incredible ways in the weeks and years ahead!
Jennifer McNaney- Director of Development
Duties: Giving oversite to Journey Groups and leadership training as well as women and transformation center.
Family: I’m blessed indeed – married to my friend, Lowell and raising three incredible daughters: Rebekah, Cassie (in college), and Aleia (in high school)…
Hometown: sunny California
Been at Crossroads Since: (employment) Since the beginning of time ?
Interest, Hobbies, etc: I’m one of those rare breeds who looks forward to exercise! I also enjoy sititing down with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Favorite Scripture: What can I say? I love Scripture, but one that stands out to me is Romans 14:17 “….. the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit!” Kingdom living is NOW
Personal Statement: — Hmm….. “Keep on keeping on….” Persevere, my friend, and keep praying!
What events led you to Crossroads? (as a church member if applicable) Lowell and I knew we would start a church one day and were waiting on God’s timing. When God opened the door for Crossroads, our hearts burst with excitement. Starting a church can be quite exhausting, but it has been worth it all! We love the people of this congregation and consider it a joy and honor to be here!
Nancy Friend- Go Director
Duties: As Go Director she oversees all aspects of local and international Go Teams.
Family: Married to Chip since 1978. We have 2 grown children: Matt who is married to Sharon, and Leigh who is married to Jason. We are blessed that both couples live in this area
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Been at Crossroads Since: On staff since December of 1995
What events led you to Crossroads? Chip and I answered God’s call to come to Crossroads to help start the church in July 1995. It was a hard decision because we loved our home church, First United Methodist in Salisbury, but knew without a doubt that the Holy Spirit was leading us here.
Interests: I have been on the Missions Leadership team since the church started because I enjoy serving Christ on the mission field. Over the years I have ministered in several countries, but the past few years I have focused on discipling and raising up new believers at Mision Cerro Grande, a small church near Chihuahua City, Mexico. I enjoy working with teenagers and mentoring them on the mission field as well. I also serve on the prayer team because I love seeing people healed and set free!
Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:28, Colossians 3:23-24 God has wonderful plans for us. We need to trust in His faithfulness and praise Him no matter what we are going through at the time. The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Adult
Joshua Fletcher- Director of Spiritual Formation & Men’s Ministries
Duties: Oversee adult classes, Life Groups, Men’s Ministries and all events associated with these.
Family: Married to Allison. We have three wonderful children, Grace, Abigail, and Simeon as well as a Golden Retriever named Jake and a rabbit name Lancy.
Hometown: Tipton, IN. / Grew-up in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Been at Crossroads Since: Summer of 2002.
What events led you to Crossroads? God led me and Allison by faith from Kentucky to Crossroads. I began volunteering in different ministries until I was hired in January of 2003.
Interests: Fly Fishing, Artwork, Reading and Writing, spending time with my family.
Favorite Scripture: John 16:33 – “I say these things unto you so that you may have peace. For in this world you will have trouble, but take heart for I have overcome the world!”
Personal Statement: Hi!…Thanks for wanting to know a little bit more about me and what God has me doing here at Crossroads Church. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work alongside so many incredible men and women of God. I am truly thankful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the role I play in the body. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, attending a class on Sunday mornings, participating in Men’s Ministry events or if you have questions about the Bible, Theology, Christian Doctrine, or just how to live the Christian Life, I am someone you can talk to. I would love to help you in anyway that I can.
Family Ministry
Jason Clark – Family Pastor
Duties: Family Pastor
Family: Jason and Karen were married 1995. They have three kids, Madeleine True, Ethan Wilde, and Eva Blaze
Hometown: Sarnia Ontario Canada
Been at Crossroads Since: Dec 2011
What Events led you to Crossroads: A good conversation, a Starbucks coffee, and the Holy Spirit
Interests: Jet Skiing, Snow Skiing, Water Skiing – with family and friends.
Favorite Scripture: “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.” John 14:13
Tammy Blackburn- Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Duties: Oversee the teams within the children’s ministry to ensure elementary aged children develop a relationship with Christ and growing in their relationship with God through His Word and Spirit.
Family: 3 Children & 1 grandson: Kevin & daughter-in-law, Krista, and grandson Isaiah; Bradley; and Ashley & son-in-law, Josh.
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Been at Crossroads Since: 2004 (Staff Oct 2010)
What Events led you to Crossroads? Was looking for home church that offered opportunity to grow for my entire family.
Interests: Writing, spending time with my family & spoiling my grandson.
Favorite Scripture: Psalms 145:4
Kim Trull- Nursery Coordinator
Duties: Provide a healthy environment for children in the nursery. Train and support volunteers/workers. Develop and maintain security measures for the children’s protection.
Family: Married to Ken Trull for thirteen years, we have 4 children-Elisabeth, Macy, Tristan and Spencer.
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Been at Crossroads Since: February, 2008
What events led you to Crossroads? My family visited Crossroads with my daughter’s friend. From the first time we walked through the doors we knew that Crossroads was the place God wanted us to be.
Interests: I love spending time with my family, going to the beach and the mountains.
Favorite Scripture: Luke 1:37, For with God nothing will be impossible.
Kristi Brown- Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Kannapolis
Duties: Oversee the Children’s Ministry at the Kannapolis campus of Crossroads Church.
Family: Married to Thad almost 25 years-wow where does the time go. Mother to three wonderful children. Our oldest is Noland (21 years old) away in college in Maryland . Our oldest daughter Gretchen (18 years) is a senior in high school. The finish for our family is Emma ( 5 years) who is conquering Kindergarten. Yes I love kids.
Hometown: Born in Siler City, NC. Been living in Concord for 20 or so years.
Been at Crossroads Since: (employment) May 2009. Our family has been members of Crossroads since 1996. (We were in the second membership class!).
Interests/ Hobbies: Love to entertain friends with food. Favorite pastime is either cooking or reading (sometimes reading about cooking). I enjoy playing with my youngest at a time in my life I was not expecting to play with a little one.
Favorite Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, ”plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Personal Statement: Working with children was something that came naturally to me. I have taught public school, Sunday school and been a mom. God is leading me in a new season as an administrator and I am excited about the journey.
What events led you to Crossroads? Fifteen years ago Thad and I were searching for a church. We met Lowell at our business. He was dressed in shorts and had just mowed his grass. He invited us to the warehouse (the prior location of the church). We thought we might like to visit this preacher’s church. After the first visit we knew we had found our church home. And, as they say, the rest is history.
Anne Dehlin- Director of S.T.A.R.S. Crossroads Preschool
Duties: Over-see our Preschool program, and ensure that our youngest guest have a safe, educational and spiritual place to grow.
Family: Married to Ed Dehlin, 17 years, Son Jason, Andrew, and Daniel . Two dogs, two cats and two fish.
Hometown: Kannapolis, NC
Been at Crossroads Since: Since 1995. (charter member)
What events led you to Crossroads? The church I was previously attending at the time wanted to start a contemporary service and I volunteered to ‘check out’ Crossroads. Ed and I liked the church so much we stayed!
Interests: Reading, going to the beach. playing board games- Monopoly, Scrabble, Sorry. Watching Pittsburgh Steelers Football and Tarheel Basketball.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 – ‘Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.’
Worship and Arts
Mark Carnes- Director of the Worship & Arts Ministries
Duties: Primary duties are oversight and shepherding for the Worship & Arts Ministries and all its participants. Designing, creating, and planning scripturally based worship events and services on a weekly basis using the various forms of the Creative Arts (music, drama, multi-media, dance, interpretive movement, creative art, etc). Oversight and direction for seasonal Dramatic/Musical Productions, primarily The Carolina Christmas Spectacular.
Family: Wife, Lori three sons, Jadon, Ryder and Baylon.
Hometown: Waxhaw, NC
Been at Crossroads Since: 1995
What events led you to Crossroads? I was touring the area trying to secure a recording contract that I had been trying to negotiate. While I was doing a Youth Concert in the Western North Carolina Mountains, our Pastor approached me saying that he was going to be starting a new church in Concord, NC in a roller rink with a small group of people, not much money, but a big dream and hope that God would do something extraordinary. In my mind, I thought, “no way would I ever do that!” But I agreed to pray about it and the Lord took over from there…and the rest is history as they say!
Interests: Sports, Spending time with my family.
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 3:20
Personal Statement: “And Where Is…the BATMAN?”
Adam Durham- Worship Leader, Waxhaw Campus
Duties: Coordinate with worship team on music, work with praise teams, bands and choirs in preparation for weekly services and events.
Family: Married to Robin with two children, Nolen and Hudson.
Hometown: Randleman, NC
Been at Crossroads Since: July 2001 as a member, and over the last two years I have worked at Crossroads as an intern in the Worship and Arts Dept.
What events led you to Crossroads? I started out on this journey a little over two years ago. After taking a year to really seek God and pray for specific direction in my life, God made it really clear to me that I was to leave my job and my security, and follow him in a completely new direction. It has been an amazing season of growth and I am really excited about the new Waxhaw Campus.
Interests: Music, College Sports, Spending time with my boys and my wife.
Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 100, Romans 8:1-4.
Anthony West- Multi Media Director
Duties: Oversee audio/video production for the church. Produce videos for worship, sermon illustrations and event promotions. Manage audio, video, graphics, and lighting team for Sunday services and special events.
Family: Wife – Traci, two children – Madison and David
Hometown: Durham, NC
Been at Crossroads Since: June of 2007
What events led you to Crossroads? An old friend contacted me about the position opening up at Crossroads and at the time, I didn’t think I was interested. After some time I finally submitted my resume and came to the church to visit and interview. It soon became clear that this was the place that God was calling me to serve as I caught on to the vision of what was happening at Crossroads. I also realized that this was a place where my whole family could serve and use their gifts and passions to glorify God.
Interests: Piano, guitar, playing games with family, football, N.C. State sports, camping, Apple computers, Daily Audio Bible
Favorite Scripture: Luke 9:23