Lead Minister

John has served as the Lead Minister since October 2021.  Before coming to Crossway he served the University Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado for 13 years.  John and his wife Leisa are native Texans and met in Lubbock, Texas in the Adventures In Missions (AIM) program at the Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI) where they trained to do mission work in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

A year after returning to Texas, John and Leisa married, and John began working with the AIM program as a recruiter.  John is a graduate of the SIBI and then later earned a Master’s of Science in Ministry from Lubbock Christian University.  John and Leisa have been married for 41 years and have two sons, and five granddarlings.

Youth Minister

Joel Bailey began serving full-time as Youth Minister at Crossway in June 2025, after first joining the church family in July 2022. Having served in youth ministry since 2008, Joel brings a wealth of experience to Crossway, including ten years as a full-time youth and campus minister in South Arkansas, where he also earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

He currently serves on the board of Camp Kurios, the church camp he grew up attending, and helps direct the high school week each summer. Camp Kurios continues to fuel his passion for student ministry.

Inspired by the youth ministers who shaped his own walk with Christ, Joel has a heart for impacting the next generation. He is committed to walking alongside students as they grow in faith, navigate life, and discover their identity in Jesus. His approach is relational, energetic, and grounded in a deep love for the Church and its future leaders.

Joel has been married to his wife, Sarah, since 2006. Together, they have four children: Jackson, Grace, Anna, and Zoey. Outside of ministry, Joel is an avid sports fan (all things Dallas—except for college football, where it’s Go Razorbacks!) and a lifelong music lover.

Elder

Rodney is from Lubbock, Texas and met Pam at Sunset Church of Christ and they have been married since 1983. They have two daughters, a son-in-law, and one granddaughter. Rodney currently works as the Director of Quality and Release Management at XiFin in Dallas and Pam is a Fitness Trainer. They have lived in the Dallas area since 1988, and have lived in Van Alstyne since 2000. Rod and Pam really enjoy spending time together in outdoor activities and competitive sports.

Elder

Ray and Joy have been married since 1995 after meeting at Harding University, where Ray played football and studied Biology.

Ray was raised in Brownsville, Texas, and was baptised in 1983, giving his life to Christ. He now works as a nurse anesthetist with U.S. Anesthesia Partners, using his skills to care for others with compassion.

Joy is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the Grayson County Co-op and serves faithfully as one of Crossway’s Children’s Ministry Leaders, helping to plant seeds of faith in the next generation.

They are blessed with four children: Lainey (and her husband TJ), Hallie, Jack, and John Reed.

Ray and Joy share a love for God's creation, and enjoy traveling the world and hiking together as a way to experience His handiwork and draw closer to Him and each other.

Elder

Ron began serving as an elder at Crossway in 2024. He and his wife Dorenda met at the Bible Chair on the Sam Houston State University campus in 1983 and were married in the fall of 1985. They have four wonderful children: Jessica, Kenny (and his wife Cathleen), Kristin, and Jimmy. Ron is originally from Sugar Land, Texas and was raised in the church. He has been working in the advertising industry as Creative Director for over thirty years. He also enjoys painting, and sculpting and illustrating on numerous commission as well as freelance projects. However, his greatest love is studying God’s Word, teaching, and sharing the Good News of Jesus.

Elder

Stan and Kelly met at church while in high school and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in May of 2024. Stan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 with a BSEE degree. Kelly graduated with a business degree from Wayland Baptist University. Celina has been their home for the last 27 years.  Prior to that, they lived in Richardson, Pearland, and Austin. They have three children: Greg (and his wife Robin), Harrison (and his wife Bree), and Grayson (and her husband Tyler). Stan is co-owner of a software development company in Richardson. Stan and Kelly enjoy serving with the Crossway family and are excited to see where God leads them.

Elder

Rick and Penny have been happily married for 45 years. They have four married children and eleven grandchildren. Both are retired and enjoy doing everything together, especially watching and supporting their grandchildren in their activities. They also love spending time at their lake house, riding a Harley, and traveling.

Crossway Administrative Assistant

Prior to officially coming on staff in December 2022, Lori provided much-needed organizational and administrative support to Crossway when it first launched. Prior to joining the Crossway staff, Lori used her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology to  provide therapy for 25 years. In all of her endeavors Lori has found great joy in serving the needs of others. She and her husband, Stuart, have been happily married for over 30 years and have two sons, Connor and Caleb.