A FAMILY ON MISSION
Crossroads Church is lead by the staff, ministry team leaders and the church board.
OUr Team
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Responsible for: vision and strategy, staff development, preaching, teaching, missional communities, and discipleship, stewardship and fundraising
Charles planted Crossroads in 2014 with a core group of friends. His thoughtful teaching, passion for the Word and counseling experience has helped our ministry grow into the thriving community of believers we are today. He is married to Jenifer, a school teacher and together they have 5 children.
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Louise serves as Director for Next Generation. As the Director for Next Gen. she oversees our team of volunteers that works with Children, Student ministries and coordinates special Next Gen events. She is married to Jason and together they have two teenagers children.
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As the Worship Coordinator, Toby has a background in music education and school leadership. He has a passion for using music as a vehicle for people to worship and experience God. He and his wife Melissa have three sons and have called Arizona home since 2004.
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Melanie is our resident "Social Media Ninja". She handles all of our digital marketing and engagement. She loves to sing and shares her love of music with us on Sunday mornings. When she's not posting you can find her caring for her family or taking in a few moments with friends. Melanie is married to Paul with 3 children.
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Michelle is passionate about seeing everyone involved in active ministry engagement. If you are ready to get involved, there's no better time than now. She can help you discover a variety of opportunities to grow and serve through Crossroads. Michelle loves scrapbooking and reading. Michelle is married to Scott and together they have 3 children.
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As the Admin Assistant, Tori will work with Pr Charles and Church staff to ensure the functionality and effectiveness of the office for Crossroads Church.
Church Board
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Pastor Charles Newman (President) is from L.A. California. He's an avid Laker and Dodger fan. In his down time he enjoys traveling, reading and hanging out with family and friends.
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Lisa Parrish (Vice President, 2020-2022)
Lisa was born and raised in Central Iowa. She loves hiking and following professional sports teams. When not on vacation she spends her days as a mortgage loan officer.
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Sam Pagliari (Treasurer, 2021-2023) is a retired pharmacist from Pennsylvania. He's a champion marksmen and enjoys the outdoors.
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Pam Dienert (Secretary 2019-2021) is from North Dakota. She owns a ranch in SD with her husband. She works in the mortgage loan department of a community bank. She enjoys cooking, baking, hiking and being with family and friends.
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Scott Scavo (2019-2021) is from sunny San Diego, California. Scott is passionate about advancing education in the state of Arizona. He loves serving and working with youth.
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Seneca Johnson (2020-2022) is a very proud mother of two and is blessed with an amazing husband. She loves going camping with family and friends. She is a 2nd grade teacher and absolutely loves it! Serving others is one of her favorite things to do.
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Jan Martin (2021-2023) moved to Arizona in 1958 and raised all her kids here. She came from Presbyterian and Baptist background before coming to Crossroads. She loves working with community things and helping people.
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