Our Elders are a group of leadership within the body of believers at Cross Roads Church. They are spiritual "insiders" whose spiritual compassion, wisdom, and discernment are foundational and essential to our church's spiritual health. They have been tasked with discerning the times and seasons; of holding pastoral and other staff accountable; and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading. 

As their pastor, I have asked them to be insightful and strategic, to "sense" where the Holy Spirit is directing, and to help be a spiritual "rudder" for Cross Roads and myself. Some of them are ordained Elders and some are not--but that isn't the point. They are true elders in the sense of Scriptural mandate: "So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory" (1 Pe. 5:1-4).~Rev. Shannon M. Rogers

Pat & Larry Bracken

Pat and Larry Bracken come from a long and faithful background in serving Jesus. Pat has her doctorate in music from Asbury and previously taught at Asbury. Larry also previously taught Spanish at Asbury and he has both his MDiv and a master's degree in counseling from Asbury. Larry is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist denomination, as well.

They are both stalwarts in our church body, teaching and leading with a great deal of wisdom and discernment. Their spiritual leadership is a Godsend at Cross Roads!

Bill Bercik

Bill Bercik has a longstanding history at Cross Roads and is a jack of all trades. You will find Bill spending countless hours at Cross Roads, working hard and doing anything that is needed.

With a military and business background, there isn't much Bill cannot do. But his most valuable resource at Cross Roads is his ability to see with wisdom and discernment. Bill has his hand on the pulse of Cross Roads and cares a great deal about the spiritual maturity of our people. Bill is a blessing!

Doug Denny

Doug Denny is also a faithful member of Cross Roads' congregation. His spiritual wisdom and insight are a blessing and a true guide for the congregation and leadership of Cross Roads.

Doug cares about following Jesus, being obedient to His call and seeing a move of the Holy Spirit in our midst. He is calling for revival and all of Cross Roads' leadership with him!! Doug is wise beyond this world, and we are grateful!