About us
Church at the Crossing is a community devoted to Jesus as the way to live and go love. This is how it shows up for us.
We care about positive experiences.
We create welcoming places for individuals and groups to connect, including The Haverstick, a coffee & co-working space right here on our campus, and Passport to Employment, a thriving ministry program designed to support, encourage, and equip those who are on a journey to new or better employment.
We care about relationships.
We believe that people weren’t meant to live life alone. We are down to earth, caring for and about each other. We put relationships before everything and foster safe spaces for holistic growth - spiritually, personally, and professionally.
We care about our city.
We love our neighbors and serve a diversity of people, perspectives, and generations - admiring each other’s strengths and respecting differences. We meaningfully show up, serve, and give to our local community. These are a few of our ministry partners:
We care about growth.
We are people “in process,” growing in wisdom, and grounded in the Bible. We invite people to bring their questions and curiosity. We do this together in groups as new believers and people who have been following Jesus for a long time.
We care about generosity.
We have received abundantly from God so we give back generously. Twenty percent of our annual budget goes to missions and, in addition to our ministry partners in Indianapolis, we support missionaries and ministries around the globe. In 2022, we formed a non-profit corporation, One More, to better serve our local community. One More will be able to raise funds through grants to help fund local missions projects.
Our Staff Team
Senior Pastor
James joined the CATC staff in 2018 as the Senior Pastor. He leads the vision and direction of the church toward God’s calling, maintains a healthy staff culture, and gives sermons.
James, born in Middletown, OH, is married to Jeana, and they have one daughter: Katlyn.
Director of Discipleship and Small Groups
Tim joined CATC in 2018 as the Director of Discipleship and Small Groups. He develops and oversees programs that foster spiritual growth and community among members. He is involved in creating educational opportunities that help individuals deepen their understanding of their faith and apply it to their daily lives.
Tim, born in Middletown, OH, is married to Vanessa, and they have two boys: Isaiah and Elijah.
Associate Teaching Pastor
Andrew joined CATC in 2019 as the Associate Teaching Pastor. Along with preaching and teaching, he provides strategy for evangelism and outreach, leadership for weekend services, particularly Thursday nights, creates prayer cultures, and provides leadership for various departments and ministries.
Andrew, born in Ohio, is married to Lauren, and they have a boy: Shepherd.
Director of the Early Childhood Center
Ashley joined the CATC staff in 2022 as the Director of the Early Childhood Center Preschool. She provides leadership, encouragement, and guidance for the teachers and children that attend.
Ashely, born in Greenfield, IN, is married to Nicholas, and they have three children: Kyleigh, Bentley, Kenzie.
Youth Associate
Beth joined the CATC staff in 2022 as a Youth Associate. She focuses on administrative tasks, is a youth small group leader, coordinates with adult volunteers, weekly communication with parents and small group leaders.
Beth, born in Wichita, KS, is married to Robbie, and they have four children: Eli, Micah, Lizzie, and Joel.
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Pastor of Congregational Care
Bruce originally joined staff in 1988-1989, and most recently in 2016 as the Pastor of Congregational Care. He works with a variety of ministries that foster the community, provides spiritual and emotional support, and enhances the overall congregational experience. Some of these ministries include Stephen Ministry, Visitation, Safety Team, Greeters, Connect Desk, Sunday Classes, Counseling & referrals, Memorial & funeral services, 45+, Adult Luncheons, Prayer team and Card Ministry.
Bruce, born in Bloomington, IN, is married to Jenny, and they have three adult children: Angela, Erin and Eric.
Kids! Preschool Director
Carma joined CATC in 2016 as the Kids! Preschool Director. She works with Nursery thru Preschool kids by preparing classrooms and set up for Sunday school. Editing and prepping curriculum is just the start of the many things Carma does to create a meaningful environment for the kids. She also works with the ECC to provide material for chapel lessons. Scheduling influencers and working with the Youth serving team is also a vital part of keeping the Kids! Ministry running at an efficient level.
Carma, born in Klamath Falls, OR, is married to Patrick, and they have three children: Mia, Noah, and Cora.
Worship Arts Intern
Ceejay joined the CATC staff in 2023 as the Worship Arts Intern. He engages the congregation by leading worship through music and prayer.
Ceejay was born in Roatan, Honduras.
Assistant Director of the Early Childhood Center
Christa joined the CATC staff in 2020 as the Assistant Director of the ECC. She focuses on preschool registration, events, and fundraisers.
Christa, born in Nebraska, is married to Justin and they have two children: Marleigh and Makenna.
Communications & Connections Director
Christine joined the CATC staff in 2021 as the Communications and Connections Director. She helps people connect with Next Step, Sundays at the Connect Desk, connecting people to small groups, and finding places they can serve. Christine also works with communications by attending to the website, keeping the church brand consistent, sending out the weekly email, updating the app, posting on social media, managing print pieces, and creating videos.
Christine was born in Pittsburgh, PA.
Worship Arts Pastor
Clint Dunn joined CATC in 2012 as the Worship Arts Pastor. He focuses on integrating worship, music, and the arts in the church by not only leading worship services but encouraging team development, collaborating with staff and leadership to align services and events with the overall church vision and mission, and overseeing technical elements like sound, lighting, and visual presentations.
Clint, born in Big Rapids, MI, is married to Lisa, and they have three adult children: Lauren (Tim), Olivia (Bracken) and Lane.
Director of Servant Leadership
Dave joined the CATC staff in 2020 as Director of Servant Leadership. After volunteering in almost every ministry area during his 25+ year attendance, Dave took his passion for helping people discover their God-given gifts and use those gifts to bring Christ' joy, hope and love to those within and outside CATC! He helps each person find their unique place to Connect & Serve.
Dave, born in Marion, IN, is married to Ellen, and they have an adult daughter: Ashley.
Youth Ministry Pastor
David joined CATC in 2021 as the Youth Ministry Pastor. By overseeing all ministry functions for students in grades 4 through 12, he is involved in various activities such as planning events, leading Sunday studies and worship, mentoring students, and coordinating with volunteers to create a supportive environment for young people. He nurtures the spiritual growth and development of the youth in our community.
David, born in Jefferson City, MO, is married to Brook, and they have two boys: Everett and Hudson.
Kids! Elementary Director
Debbie joined CATC in 2019 as the Kids! Elementary Director. She works with grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade by editing and preparing curriculum, setting up rooms with materials, scheduling influencers, and plans, organizes and prepares for monthly special activities including family events. She also encourages the influencers monthly by providing different breakfasts before services and provides training sessions to equip all volunteers.
Debbie, born in Dayton, OH, is married to Bob, and they have two adult children: Kellie (John) and Greg (Brooke).
Communications Staff
Hali was previously on CATC staff from 2011-2015, 2021, and joined again in 2023 as Communications staff. She focuses on social media, graphics, videos, photography, sermon notes, and anything digital.
Hali, born in Colorado, has a son: Nicholas.
Pastor of Arabic Congregation
Isaac joined CATC in 2021 as the Pastor of the Arabic Congregation, taking on a multifaceted role that combines spiritual leadership, teaching, and community engagement. He preaches Sunday services, provides pastoral care to members of the congregation, supervises different ministries, offers marriage counseling, conducts key ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and actively visits congregation members and follows up with them to foster a sense of community and belonging.
Isaac, born in Egypt, is married to Refka Shehata, and together they have three children: Steven, Andrew, and David.
Kids! Pastor
Jordan joined the CATC staff in 2019 as the Kids! Pastor. He focuses on nurturing the spiritual development of children, fostering a love for God and the church, and ensuring that children feel valued and included in the church community.
Jordan, born in Pikeville, KY, is married to Kati, and they have three children: Jayce, Kaden, and Josiah.
Pastors of Latino Ministry: Iglesia El Camino
Youth Worship Intern
Joyce joined the CATC staff in 2024 as the Youth Worship Intern. Not only does she work on arrangements and choosing the songs to go with the teaching series, she also rehearses with the youth and provides an encouraging environment for youth to explore their talents and gifts.
Joyce was born in Bayonne, NJ.
Executive Assistant to Pastor Roberts
Central Services Director
Kevin joined staff in 2022 as the Operations Executive. He oversees key non-direct ministry areas, which are essential for the organization's effective functioning. His responsibilities include managing facilities, finance, and human resources. Additionally, he oversees auxiliary operations like The Haverstick and The Early Childhood Center.
Kevin, born in Oil City, PA, is married to Holli, and they have two adult sons: Cameron and Blake.
Executive Director of One More
Lauren joined CATC in 2019 as the Executive Director of One More. She leads the local outreach to our community and serves our neighbors by building relationships & providing resources. Lauren also oversees the ministry of The Haverstick, our coffee shop & co-working space on campus.
Lauren, born in Pittsburgh, PA, is married to Andrew, and they have one son: Shepherd.
Ministry Staff
Mafdy joined the CATC staff in 2022 as part of the Ministry Staff. He works in tech, leads worship, and does ministry prep.
Mafdy was born in Egypt.
Early Childhood Center Admin
Malashia joined the CATC staff in 2018 as the ECC Office Administrator. She can also be found in the classroom as a teacher.
Malashia, born in Minnesota, is engaged to Austin Lee, and they have one son: Carter.
The 46 Director
Nicole joined the CATC staff in 2022 as the Youth Ministries Intern then became The 46 Director in 2024. She provides a fun and exciting atmosphere for youth in grades 4-6 and helps them navigate their faith by providing guidance and support.
Nicole was born in Phoenix, AZ.
Thursday Night Worship Leader
Sarah was previously on CATC staff from 2008-2010 and joined again in 2017 as the Thursday Night Worship Leader. She not only leads worship for the Thursday service, but works on scheduling and team building and encouragement.
Sarah, born in Indiana, is married to Tyler, and they have two children: Ben and Emma.
Kids! & Office Admin
Tara joined the staff in 2019 as the Kids! Ministry, Office, and Pastoral Care Admin. She handles communication and organization for these ministries by coordinating events, maintaining schedules, communicating with volunteers and families, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly within these ministries. She fosters a supportive environment and facilitates effective outreach and care for the community.
Tara, born in Clearwater, FL, is married to Jason, and they have two children: Sawyer and Mia.
Our Board of Elders
The Board of Elders envisions the future God has for Church at the Crossing and works in advance to remove any obstacles of this preferred future. The Elders also set budget and policies in line with this vision. The Elders pray for weekly prayer requests and work cooperatively with our pastors to accomplish the mission and vision of Church at the Crossing.
They serve in three-year terms and can serve two terms before rotating off of the Elder Board. These 10 Elders are joined by two non-voting elders (our Assistant Treasurer and Senior Pastor).
James Roberts
Senior Pastor
Pat Bailey
Chairperson
Barry Newborn
Brian Manning
David Colp
Don Courtney
Ellen Hughes
Jen Tafflinger
Karyl McGeath
Nader Rezkalla
Florence Brown
Treasurer
Kevin Wilson
Assistant Treasurer | Non-Voting Member