crossroads Leadership


  • mark nelson

    LEAD PASTOR

    Mark Nelson has been the Senior Pastor of Crossroads for over 20 years. He and his family live in the Lakeland area. Mark grew up in Chicago so he is a die hard (and continuously disappointed) fan of the Chicago Cubs. Mark met his wife, Kristie, at Wheaton College. He has degrees from the University of Illinois (Sociology) and Fuller Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry). Click here to contact Pastor Mark.

  • Nathan Smith

    YOUTH PASTOR  & LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBER


    Click here to contact Nathan.

  • KETURA ELDRIDGE-FREE

    DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP MINISTRY


    Click here to contact Ketura.

  • rachel lyttle

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Rachel has been attending Crossroads for over 21 years, and has been on staff at the church for over 14 years. She and her family reside in Winter Haven. When she is not at work you will likely find her shuttling one of her eight children to a sports activity. Click here to contact Rachel. 

  • Kacey Lorton

    LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBER

  • Ron Ford

    LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBER

  • Regina Mauras

    LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBER