Our Team

Our Care Ministers have demonstrated the Divine Gift and Calling to the Ministry of Care and have been commissioned by Crossroads Church to care for the church body by supporting the mental, physical, and spiritual health of the congregation; provide holy listening presence; support families in their discernment process; anoint with oil and pray for those seeking healing; and connect individuals and families with spiritual care services as a living expression of Christ’s Body. 

Matthew has been with Crossroads since its first year, 1991. He has served in several capacities ranging from teaching and training to hands on skilled tradesmanship. A graduate of MSU and a craftsman by trade, he has done everything from designing blueprints to overseeing teams in the completion of those blueprints. Matt now specializes in crafting items by hand from woodworking and carpentry work to fine coffee.

He and his wife, Silvia, work together on the pastoral staff of Crossroads in a variety of leading and teaching roles. His passion is to see the kingdom of God built both physically and spiritually.

Matt and Silvia have three tremendous kids, Jaime, Julie and Seth.

Prior to joining the financial management team of Crossroads, Silvia oversaw a large medical practice in the Saginaw area. She is a graduate of Ferris State College and brings strong analytical and management skills with her. She is one of the founding members of CCM and has been part of leading the church for over 23 years.

She and her husband, Matthew, have been mentors to many who have become part of the leadership of Crossroads. They have three tremendous adult kids.

Don and his wife, Rhonda, came to Crossroads to work with students in May of 1993.

Don works with all the amazingly creative people at Crossroads, creating inspiring worship experiences for the community. Don came to Marshall to be a part of the early building of Crossroads, and dreamed of being able to apply the three things he loves most: music, teaching and ministry. Over the next 20 years, it has been his passion to use those three gifts to help people grow in their love for worshiping God.

“My hope is that love will build in their own lives so that they can find their passion to inspire the part of the world that they live in.”

Don and Rhonda have four beautiful adult kids.

As an Arts Formation Pastor, Stacey contributes to the development of services and special events through the use of the arts. She has a passion to help create a place for people of all backgrounds and ages to experience God in deep and meaningful ways. Stacey also creates and leads arts-based gatherings and events for kids and adults to experience God in contemplative and soul-formative ways. Stacey works with our Middle & High School students in our CR YOUTH ministry to create special outings, programs, and regular meeting spaces that care for teens.

Stacey and her husband, have been a part of the Crossroads family since 2007. She is a graduate of the prestigious Purple Rose Theatre Apprenticeship Program and has worked as an actor, director, and instructor. Stacey holds a B.S. in Visual Communications and worked as a Senior Designer and Vice President for a design firm before moving to Marshall, MI. She is also a Certified Motions of the Soul Enneagram Practitioner and a Spiritual Director graduate from the Crossroads Soul Resources School of Spiritual Direction.

“I am able to use all of my God-given talents, abilities and passions for art, theatre, working with youth, and spiritual formation for our Sunday mornings and special events at Crossroads. Being able to use the arts to open people’s minds, touch their hearts, and help them experience God is one of the best things I can do with my life and time. I’m so grateful to be on staff here and serve everyone who comes to Crossroads, most especially our youth!”

Kathleen, along with her husband, Shawn, and amazing kids and now grandkids, have been involved in the pioneering of several life giving areas of the church. She is a graduate of Coach U and owns her own coaching business, which brings a strong expertise in coaching groups and people and has helped make Crossroads what it is today.

“My life’s passion is to become the person that God has created and designed me to be and I am thrilled when I can help others to do the same!” said Kathleen. “I love that Crossroads is an environment where not only is every persons gift and abilities recognized, but they are also encouraged to engage them as they walk into their God-given purpose.”

Passionate about seeing people come to a personal relationship with Christ, Shawn oversees and provides leadership to our missions and evangelism ministries. With a degree in sociology and criminal justice and more than 30 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, Shawn has a unique experience with people. He is always searching for ways to reach the unreached and the poor with the Good News of the Gospel. Shawn and his wife, Kathleen, have been a part of the Crossroads family and leadership team since the first Bible study held in their home more than 25 years ago.

Shawn and Kathleen are the proud parents and grandparents of a beautiful group of children and grandchildren who all contribute to life at Crossroads Church.

AJ and Hannah first encountered the Crossroads community in 2019 and are so grateful to find home again and again.

Before joining the Crossroads Church staff in 2024, AJ spent several years in higher education as the Manager of Housing and Operations at Albion College, where he had received his undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts in History, Public Policy). AJ also completed his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a Strategic Innovation and Change Management concentration in 2023, studying ecosystem theory in non-profit and faith-based organizations. He is certified in ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul and is a graduate of the Crossroads Soul Resources School of Spiritual Direction.

As Systems and Executive Pastor, AJ deeply desires to develop healthy, sustainable, and fitting pathways for Crossroads’ continued impact. AJ also regularly offers his presence and teaching in the 6-12 grade CRYouth program.

AJ embraces his artistic side with gardening, cooking, painting, and loves to host a party. When not at the church you may find him watching the birds out his picture window with his sons, Miles and Wilder. He wants to empower you to find your voice, skillset, and the way of being that God set aside just for you!

Hannah and her husband, AJ, started attending Crossroads in 2019 and immediately felt at home with the curious and loving people.

Hannah graduated from Hillsdale College in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Sociology and enjoyed previous roles as Director of Experiential Storytelling at Albion College, Associate Greek Regional Coordinator with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and as an Area Director at SpringHill Camps. She is also certified in ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul and is a graduate of Crossroads Soul Resources School of Spiritual Direction..

As the Pastor of Storytelling, Hannah hopes to tell stories of God and the impact of Crossroads that bring more people into the Kingdom of God.

Hannah loves learning the story of God through Scripture and talking with people about how we experience God. She is skilled at working in teams to find new ways to communicate the love of God to all people. Hannah is excited to continue imagining how God wants to partner with the Crossroads community to see the Kingdom of God bring freedom in Calhoun County and beyond.

She is learning about God every day from her sons, Miles and Wilder.

Jaquil is a graduate of WMU in psychology with plans to continue on to receive a masters and then a doctorates degree in family counseling. He is a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated which is the last founded fraternity in the Divine 9.

He began serving as the leader of Crossroads’ teen group in 2018.

“I do it to inspire the children and get the Word inside of them early so it’ll come out when they need it! I love helping others especially our youth because they are the future leaders of America.”

Jaquil also loves to play sports, video games, make music (singing and rapping), and hang out with his friends. You can check out his original music on ReverbNation.

While surviving the streets of New York City, Jacques obtained his associates degree in business management/marketing while employed as a professional boxer. Jacques served as captain of the U.S. Boxing Team in 1989. In 1990, he gave his life to Christ and worked in Virginia as creator and program director of a Gospel Radio program. After moving to Michigan, he received his ordination as Pastor of Youth in Albion and completed his bachelor’s degree in Family Life Education. He now holds a master’s degree in Counseling Education/Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University.

By the grace of God, in 2003 Jacques joined the leadership team and staff of Crossroads. He brings with him passion and expertise in family, youth outreach, training, teaching and releasing teens in their God given purpose. This man is supercharged with vision and purpose that inspires us all.

Jacques and his wife, Kelly, have built a beautiful life together with God and have four strong and intelligent sons.

Jacques is a Licensed School Counselor and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, he holds a Limited License in Professional Counselor, and a master’s in counseling/psychology training with specializations in addictions, testing, career development, marriage, family counseling, school experience with depression and major mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, youth and young adults (ages 11 to 19), PTSD, addictions, career development, pre- and post marriage, school counseling, spiritual counseling and sports counseling.

Kelly Short has a big heart for people as she reflects Christ in everything she does. Her family would describe her as the hands of God as she resembles God’s love and grace in all aspects of her life. She worked with her husband, Jacques Short I, as Co-Pastor of Youth at Crossroads Church and Ministries, helping shape the middle and high school youth into a love for Christ and helping them find their God-given purpose. She is in her 24th year working for the State of Michigan prison system, as a Dental Assistant. She has been married to Jacques for 30 years, raising four boys; while being a mother to hundreds of other children along the way. In her free time, Kelly likes to spend time with her family.

Kelly loves to give herself to others, whether it’s time, money, kind words, energy, or knowledge. If you want to feel genuine love, find a way to be in her presence.

Peggy Surls is married to Daniel and has 2 daughters and a beloved family dog. They enjoy being outdoors, time together as a family, and playing soccer. Peggy’s “day job” is at Denso as the Senior Commodity Buyer, responsible for all of North America in sourcing new parts for future vehicles and finding cost reduction ideas for her company.

Peggy recently became the Bread of Life Food Pantry Director at Crossroads Church. She has a big heart for this ministry, where she and her family have been volunteering together for several years now!

“About 6-7 years ago I was sitting in service listening to Next Steps News (the weekly church announcements) and there was a request for Food Pantry volunteers.  During the service it was placed on my heart to start volunteering with Food Pantry. I arrived at the next distribution night and never looked back. It breaks my heart to know that individuals and families are having to choose between buying food or paying rent, buying food or filling prescriptions. It breaks my heart that there could be children sitting next to my girls in a classroom that are hungry and worried about their next meal. It is hard to stomach the reality that so many families are struggling with such basic needs.

I hope that the service we are providing eases some of the burden these families carry. I hope it makes them feel as if the community cares about their struggle and is willing to step up and help.  I have seen so many of our volunteers go above and beyond for the people they are serving.
I have seen our recipients come in down and out and leave with a smile on their face. My life has been changed for the better by my time volunteering with our amazing Food Pantry Team.

I am so excited for our future together.
My prayer for the Food Pantry and our volunteer team is that we will hear and follow the call that God puts on our hearts.  That we will be good stewards of the blessing and opportunities God provides and that the community will see God’s love through our actions.”

Charles is a founding partner of Crossroads Church. As a volunteer leader, elder and now Pastor of Compassion Ministries, he has helped lead Crossroads Church into a relevant and compassionate church that seeks to reach individuals in every corner of our region.
An anesthetist by profession with an emerging passion for medical missions, his role includes vision implementation and management, coaching, mentoring and overseeing volunteer staff and their respective ministries at Crossroads.
Charles and his wife, Jill, have served together at Crossroads for 30 years. They are the parents of four grown children, and proud grandparents to three lovely grand-daughters and one grandson.

Jill is a founding partner with Crossroads. She has, over the years, worn many hats. She volunteered to help with the finances initially, which lead to her being named Financial Administrator in 1999.

Prior to coming to Crossroads Jill worked as a Registered Nurse. She is trained in spiritual direction and spiritual formation through the Christos Center. Her ministry as one of the pastoral staff allows her to reach out with compassion to facilitate healing and restoration to hurting people. She has been married 40 years to Charles and they have four grown children and three lovely granddaughters and one grandson.