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Dave has been a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene for over 18 years. For 8 years he served as youth pastor and for 10 years in a lead pastor role. He has been happily married to Carol (McCollough) Sharpes for 21 years and they have two children: Jonathan and Hannah . Dave is a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, KS, Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO, and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He has served on local and county Children’s Services Boards, Housing and Urban Development, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and compassionate ministry centers in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has served the Church of the Nazarene on various district boards and the general church as a former General NYI Council member, Nazarene Seminary Trustee board member and Sunday School Curriculum writer for NYI. His greatest joy is to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ and grow to be reproducing followers, finding their purpose and place in the Kingdom of God. And nothing surpasses the thrill of seeing his family grow to do the same. ED DEAN
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After 27 years in the marketplace Ed was called in to full-time ministry in 2003. He began his ministry at Fairview Village Church in suburban Philadelphia and joined the staff at CrossRoads in September of 2007. Ed was born and raised in Ohio but has been known to deny he is a Buckeye.
He has been married to Vickie his high school love for over 30 years. They have two children Kristopher and Kelsey who bring life to their home. One thing he wants everyone to know is that “My family makes me smile”. “My life’s journey has been filled with many joys and pains, none that God has not seen me through and in ways I never could have imagined”. It is great to be a part of the CrossRoads community!
STEPHANIE HATLESTAD
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Email
BRYAN STARNER
PASTOR - CREATIVE ARTS - Email
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Bryan was called into full-time ministry after a 14-year career in the computer services industry. He is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, and has directed worship ministries at Highland Park Church of the Nazarene, Lakeland, Florida and Nashville First Church of the Nazarene, Nashville, Tennessee.
Bryan's passion is to help lead the community of believers in the worship and exaltation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He loves spending time with his family and in his free time enjoys running, hiking, and water sports. He and his wife, Jana, have been married 23 years and have four daughters: Codi, Samantha, Cassadi and Sophia.
JOSIAH OSLUND
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - CREATIVE ARTS - Email
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Josiah joined the CrossRoads staff family in the summer of 2004 as Student Ministries Creative Arts Youth Pastor. Raised in southern Arizona, he graduated from Visible College for Music and Worship Arts in Memphis, TN – majoring in Modern Music Ministry.
His passion is seeing God’s people worship Him in spirit and in truth. Josiah sees his primary role as facilitating an atmosphere where God can be freely praised. He likes movies, music, off-roading, hiking, camping, and being around people.
HEIDI HAWES
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CREATIVE ARTS - Email
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DAN SPAITE
PASTOR - DISCIPLESHIP - Email
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Dan ministers in two environments. He is an emergency physician and a tenured professor of emergency medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
He has been in lay ministry for over a decade, teaching Sunday School and speaking at laymen's, men's and pastor's retreats. He authored the book "Time bomb in the Church", aimed at helping prevent pastoral burnout in the midst of the complexities of ministry today.
Dan is married to Pastor Dana and has two children, Rebecca & David.
WIL SPAITE
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - DISCIPLESHIP - Email
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Wil first came to Chandler when he was in the Air Force. After receiving a call to preach and graduating from Nazarene Seminary, he pastored in Phoenix, Chandler, and Porterville, CA. He earned a Dr. of Ministry degree from Fuller Seminary while serving as district superintendent of Central California -- 1979-1999.
He was Associate Pastor for the past 5 years at Oro Valley Church--Tucson. Wil joined the staff here in the Summer of 2004. Wil and his wife of 52 years--Pollie have three children: Dave, Dan, and Judi Labenske, and six grandchildren.
JAN COOK
PASTOR - LIFE CARE - Email
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Jan joined the staff in February 2001 but has been a member for 20 plus years. Raised in the Nazarene church, she attended Bethany Nazarene College and graduated from Loma Linda Medical School of X-ray Technology.
She has been Women's Ministry Director for many years, taught Ladies' Bible Study. She lost her husband and son in an airplane crash several years ago and her passion is ministering to the body of Christ.
DR. FORREST & MARGE PERSHALL
PASTORS - COUNSELING - Email
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Forrest & Marge are life long Nazarenes and have been members of CrossRoads for over 21 years. Forrest is a graduate of Point Loma University and has an earned doctorate in counseling and guidance from Lael University. Marge attended Trevecca Nazarene College and has an earned Masters degree in counseling and guidance from Lael University. Both Marge and Forrest have served in many church capacities including the church board over the years.
They moved to this area from Colorado springs. They have five children and eight grand children. God has called them to minister to our church family in the area of personal and family counseling. They have a passion for the Lord, each other, their family and also helping to restore family relationships. when not working, they love to travel, having visited many countries and all of the fifty states.
CURT GENTRY
PASTOR - THE MERCY PROJECT - Email
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Curt Gentry spent six years as Youth Pastor of Texarkana, Texas - First Church of the Nazarene. The Lord moved Curt, Jan and their four children (Sydnee, Ali, Tori and Colten) to Chandler and CrossRoads Church in January of 1998.
Since that time the Wednesday Youth Service attendance has grown from 44 to the current average attendance of 130. Curt and his family spend their free time with each other and Curt enjoys running and basketball.
The heart and passion of Curt is to equip and challenge teenagers to live life to "The Max" in Jesus Christ.
CHAD JOHNSON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - THE MERCY PROJECT - Email
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ANDY MCCLURE
PASTOR - STUDENT MINISTRIES - Email
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Andy joined the Crossroads pastoral staff in August 2007. He has been a regular attendee of the church for 13 years. He has served as a youth intern and a junior high director of Crossroads Student Ministries. His degree in teaching has served his passion for youth ministry and he is planning to obtain a Master’s degree in theology.
His heart is to see students living in authentic community, reaching their potential, and maturing in their faith. His lovely wife Sydnee is his biggest encourager and support. He enjoys basketball, moviemaking, and dancing.
JONI CASTLE
DIRECTOR - STUDENT MINISTRIES - Email
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DANA SPAITE
PASTOR - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - Email
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Dana Spaite joined the CrossRoads staff in July 2003. She has over 25 years experience ministering to children of all ages. Before coming to CrossRoads she served as Children's Pastor for 17 years at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene.
She has her master's degree in education and prior to going into full-time ministry taught elementary and middle school for 16 years. In addition, she has served as AZ District Children's Director and has spoken at District and General conferences.
God has given Dana a passion for teaching children and seeing them grow in their relationship to Christ. Dana and her husband were married in 1979 and have 2 children, Rebecca and David.
STEPHANIE JOHNSON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES, ELEMENTARY - Email
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Stephanie has a heart for children and their families. Her passion is to see young people grow spiritually and take their relationship with God to a new level. She joined the CrossRoads team in July of 2005. She has had the privilege of teaching and directing children’s classes, choirs, summer camps, and summer ministries for the past eleven years.
Her bachelor’s degree was received through Northwest Nazarene University in Youth and Children’s Ministry in 2004 and she is currently completing her masters through NNU in Christian Education.
Her husband Chad is her biggest support as they have been involved in ministry together for the past four years and they enjoy outdoor activities, sports, relaxing, and being with friends.
GINA SEACAT
PASTOR - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES, PRE-SCHOOL - Email
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Gina Seacat joined the CrossRoads staff in March of 2002. She has the privilege of working with the directors and teachers in ministering to God's precious ones in preschool and kindergarten.
The Lord has given Gina a passion for His Word and teaching. Her background includes teaching at both the elementary and preschool levels, as well as leadership with a women's Bible study and the Terrific Twos and Threes class here at CrossRoads.
Gina has the support and love of her husband, Kent, and their two wonderful children, Kylee and Michael. As a family they enjoy Diamondbacks baseball, outdoor sports, and trips to the mountains and beach.
KAREN GALANT
DIRECTOR - NURSERY - Email
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MEGAN RABER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - Email
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Barb Cummings
PASTOR - CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR - Email
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Barb Cummings, "Pastor Barb", is the Administrator of CrossRoads Community School, a unique combination of school and home school. Prior to accepting this position, Barb was the full-time Children's Pastor at CrossRoads Nazarene. Before that, she taught all grades (except 4th) in the public schools for 30 years and was a public school administrator for three years.
Students at CRCS attend school three days a week and are taught by certified teachers. They are home schooled two days a week with a parent, completing teacher-directed assignments.
Barb's hobbies include music, reading, and rubber stamping. Her greatest joy, however, is ministering to the kids and helping them find Jesus.
CYNDI CONNITE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - Email
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