Jerry  is the founding pastor of Crossroads. Having grown up in NE Ohio, Jerry returned “home” in 1990 after college and a 10-year ministry in Dallas, TX. He felt God leading him into full-time ministry while attending college at Liberty University in Virginia. He laughs as he admits at that time, he was too quiet to lead in silent prayer. After 18 years of youth ministry, Jerry again felt the Lord’s leading to begin a church in the Doylestown area. In December of 1997, Crossroads was born as 28 people (most of whom were children) gathered for worship in the basement of Jerry’s home. More than 20 years later, Crossroads has grown into the church home for 750+ worshippers from 20 different surrounding towns/cities.

Jerry uses his wit and energy to convey the truth of the Bible. He loves to dream about the church, and he loves Sundays at Crossroads. In his spare time he enjoys his children, grilling out, and reading. Jerry and his wife, Melinda, have four grown children and five grandchildren. 

Melinda has been running the office at Crossroads since before there was an office at Crossroads!  Being married to the senior pastor since 1985, it was a natural position for her when the church began in their home.  With a business degree from Baylor University, Melinda takes care of our weekly bulletins, e-newsletters, scheduling of the building, and human resource issues.  She enjoys traveling and loves to spend time with her family.

Mike has been at Crossroads since March of 2010.  He leads our worship on Sundays, and is involved in many other ministries around the church.  Mike has been in full time ministry since 1990.  He has 8 adult children, 2 grandchildren, and is a big Cleveland sports fan.

Rebekah is a 2010 graduate of Liberty University where she studied Business Management and International Business.  She has joined our team after a couple years in the business world and feels blessed to be able to put her project management skills to work here at Crossroads. Her responsibility is to help lead and organize different areas of ministry around the church including the children’s department, GO: Serve, GroupLife, as well as our church-wide outreach events.

Nancy joined the staff in September of 2012.  She was working as a volunteer in the ministry for over 2 years prior to that.   She has an education degree from Liberty University, and keeps busy leading the K3 and Break Away ministries. She has a great gift of teaching and does a great job with our children.  After all, she has 8 of her own!

Stephen is the Youth Pastor at our Doylestown campus. After graduating from Chippewa High School, he attended Malone University where he received Bachelor’s Degrees in Youth Ministry & Pastoral Ministry. He is passionate about helping students become disciples of Jesus who, by the time they graduate, own their faith. He enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports, hiking, reading, and spending time with his wife, Miranda.

Denise has been a part of Crossroads since 2007. She and her husband, Erik serve on Creative Team and have five grown sons together. Denise is passionate about designing and marketing for Crossroads. She handles the app / website and all printed and digital materials to help others hear the good news of Jesus and accept them as their Savior.

Pastor Jim has served with his wife, Rita, for over 30 years. He is a gifted communicator and leader who is extremely passionate about sharing the truth of God's Word. Jim uses his spiritual gifts of teaching and preaching to train ministry leaders nationally and abroad.
Jim holds the degrees of B.S., M.Div, D. Min from Tennessee Temple University. His favorite verse says, "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."

Edward is a 2012 graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Mathematics. After spending six years in the business world, he felt called to ministry and earned a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He joined the team as pastor of the Wadsworth Campus in 2018. He enjoys reading, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and three kids.

Rich has spent the better part of his adult life, alongside his wife, Brooke, and their three kids, studying, observing, and putting into practice small-space disciple-making. With a degree from Liberty University, training through the Christian Coaching Institute, and with ongoing curiosity at what the Holy Spirit is doing in the local church, Rich is eager to help foster spiritual mentoring in the home, the local church, and Wadsworth at large.

Tim has been a part of Crossroads Worship for over ten years and is now leading the worship at the Wadsworth Campus. He is married to Taylor. 

Zack and his wife, Hannah, were both raised in a Christian family right here in Wadsworth, Ohio. He professed his faith in Jesus at a young age and was baptized in 2013. Zack joined us in 2016 and brings energy and passion for ministry to the church. He is excited to have the chance to bring students closer to Jesus through relationship building and Bible teaching.
Zack holds a Bachelor Degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis on Ministry Leadership from Grace College. He enjoys music, sports, motorcycles, and outdoor adventure activities like exploring old structures and ruins.

Tracey is a 2012 graduate of University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in teaching and training. She has served as an instructional designer, marketing director, insurance agent, and BBB community trainer. She serves as office manager for the Wadsworth campus and supports digital publishing as well as participating with the Worship Team. Married to Steve for 40 years, they both enjoy time with their three grown children and four grandchildren. 

Josh started his ministry at Crossroads in 2012 as the youth pastor of Junior High and High School ministry at the Doylestown Campus. He is launching our third campus in Barberton, where he is the lead pastor. Josh is married to Brooke and they have a daughter, Skye. Josh is a graduate of Liberty University where he studied Bible and Student Ministry.

Brooke has been part of Crossroads since 2012, helping her husband Josh lead the Junior High and High School ministry at the Doylestown Campus as well as singing in the worship band. She is now the worship leader at the Barberton Campus of Crossroads. Josh and Brooke have a daughter, Skye.