Our Leadership

Crosspoint Community Church is led by a team of elders. We believe this is in harmony with the New Testament instructions regarding church leadership and that the church be led by a plurality of Biblically qualified elders. The Bible instructs the elders to oversee the church and care for the family of God. They are the primary group who are accountable for the overall health and effectiveness of the church. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the head of the church, so the essence of the elders’ role is to seek His direction in overseeing and caring for His church.

We encourage you to read our brochure which explains further the role and structure of Biblical eldership and leadership at Crosspoint.  You might also find Alexander Strauch's The Biblical Eldership Booklet a great summary of the New Testament teaching on eldership.

If you have questions about the leadership structure at Crosspoint, we encourage you to talk to a member of the Elder Team (as shown in picture L-R):  Dave Steinbeck, Mike Troth, Dave Wolfe, Ben Martin (currently on sabbatical), Kent Hinrichsen, Joel Zehr, and Steven Sauder.

The New Testament refers to the role of a deacon or a deaconess in the early church. The New Testament uses three primary words in the Greek that refer to the role and function, and all of them revolve around the idea of service or servant. At Crosspoint, we use the term ‘ministry leader’ rather than deacon and deaconess, but the function and purpose is the same. Ministry leaders are servant leaders who help facilitate and lead areas of ministry in the local church.The New Testament is not explicitly clear on what specific roles the servant leaders are called to, so each local church is given freedom to determine what is most appropriate for their ministry and context.  Just as with the qualifications of elders/pastors, the New Testament emphasis on leadership is on the character and way of life of the leader (1 Timothy 3:8-12).

Who Are The Ministry Leaders at Crosspoint?

Building Team: Matt Brown, Mike Troth, Brad Schrock, Matt Wiegand
Leading and managing the maintenance and development of Crosspoint's property

Common Grounds: Tiffany Wiegand
Creating the environment for building 3D relationships through warm hospitality and coffee

Director of AV Productions: Van Friederich
Keeping people’s eyes and ears focused and engaged without distraction, so that the focus is on Jesus

Finance Team: Matt Wiegand, Brandon Bressner, Aaron Householter
Managing God's financial resources for His glory and purposes

First Impressions: Matthew Barth, Dave Stalter, Daniel Kennell, Luke McLaughlin
Creating an inviting, safe, and loving environment for all who walk in our doors

GO (Global Outreach/Missions) Team: Steven and Lauren Sauder, Micah Williamson, Kathi Lane
Overseeing and supporting Crosspoint's local, regional, and international mission efforts