
Mike Hudson
Lead Pastor
Mike is an ordained Elder in the Global Methodist Church. He has been in ministry for over 30 years. He and his wife, Alyson, love being with family, traveling, and Braves baseball. He's been told he's not funny, he just quotes movies.

Jane Crout
Senior Pastor's Assistant
Jane's favorite things are spending time with her family and friends and enjoying her favorite State Parks in PA, where she grew up. She can find humor in almost any situation and is blessed to live close to her 3 adorable grandsons (she's happy to show you pictures and tell you stories about them at any time).

Wade Thigpen
Director of Production and Building Operations
Wade is known for telling the best dad jokes and occasionally will been seen at a local Chick-fil-A!

Katie Turpin
Director of Connectional Ministries
Katie and her husband, Randy, were married at CrossRoad in 2004 and have been laughing together ever since. She loves family vacations, spending time with friends, and reading a good book. When not at church, you can find her at the dance studio with Adeline or at the ballfield with Trip.

Ellie Nichols
Youth Director
Ellie is a Southeastern University graduate who loves Jesus, student ministry, and all things family! When she’s not hanging out with students, you can usually find her cheering on the Jags, grabbing a cup of coffee, or spending time with friends and family. She’s also a proud dog mom to Petunia, who she thinks is the best (and worst) dog ever!

James Hogan
Music Director

Stacey Posick
Children's Choir Director
Stacey has been a part of CRC from the start. She is the self-proclaimed “conductor of chaos” (in a good way) and loves to help young and old share their gift of music. Stacey, her husband Louis, and their four children love serving CrossRoad Church in many ways. Come join us!

Cristina Porter
Children's Ministry & Nursery Director

Amber Lipscomb
HR/Payroll
So, yeah, life's a little crazy, a lot messy, and always entertaining. If you're looking for someone who can handle anything from spreadsheets to meltdowns (both teenage and canine), while keeping a smile on their face (most of the time), then let's chat! Just be warned, I may throw in a Harry Potter reference or two, and there's a high probability of dog hair clinging to my clothes. But hey, that's just part of the charm, right?
P.S. If you have any tips on wrangling teenagers, calming hyperactive dogs, or finding extra hours in the day, I'm all ears (or should I say eyes, since I'm probably multitasking while reading this).
P.S. If you have any tips on wrangling teenagers, calming hyperactive dogs, or finding extra hours in the day, I'm all ears (or should I say eyes, since I'm probably multitasking while reading this).

Alyssa Peña Brown
Director of Kingdom Kids Preschool
Alyssa is the Preschool Director at Kingdom Kids Preschool. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supervision and Management and brings over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and the community. Alyssa is passionate about creating a loving, nurturing, Christ-centered environment where every child feels valued and has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. She considers it a blessing to serve the children, families, and staff of Kingdom Kids and believes that building a strong foundation in a child’s early years can make a lasting impact.
