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Meet Our Staff
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– Senior Minister
randy.snyder@crossviewchristian.org
Since November of 2004, Randy Snyder has served as senior minister of Crossview Christian Church. Randy has had senior ministry positions at churches in Atlanta, Dallas-Ft Worth, and in Columbus, Ohio. He is a graduate of Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary (now Cincinnati Christian University) with a degree in Christian Ministries.
Since 1983, his weekly messages have aired on radio stations in four cities, and can be heard here daily in the Dayton area on WFCJ. For the last 15 years, he has served as a trustee of his alma mater. Most recently, he served as a vice-president of the 2005 North American Christian Convention. Randy and his wife Annie (also a graduate of CCU) both grew up in Indiana and have three grown children, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Benjamin.
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– Executive Minister
greg.cowger@crossviewchristian.org
Greg has been involved in church work for over 20 years and has served at CrossView since 1994. In 1999 he began working part-time at CrossView as director of worship, while still working for a major electronics retailer. In 2005 he retired from that company, after 26 years of service, and began full-time ministry work as CrossView’s director of worship and communication. In March of 2007, the leadership of CrossView asked Greg to become the church administrator, utilizing his many years of retail management.
Greg attended ITT Technical Institute after completing high school in Wapakoneta, Ohio and married his high school sweetheart, Julie. They have 2 grown sons, Christopher and Corey and a daughter-in-law, Leigh Ann, and reside in Waynesville, Ohio. Greg’s hobbies include music, photography, electronics and gardening. Greg has recorded albums with 2 different quartets while living in Lexington, Kentucky and Waynesville, Ohio. |
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– Director of Worship Arts
james.ledbetter@crossviewchristian.org
James began a pursuit of music by taking his first music lesson at age 12. In 1997, he graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor in Music Education and completed a Masters of Music Education from the same institution in 2004. An active performer, teacher, and conductor, James has served as a worship leader for more than a decade. He is known for a passionate, high energy worship style that blends with strong classical training. In addition to his work at CrossView, James is the director of orchestras for the Hamilton City Schools, teaching orchestra students in grades 4 thru12. James is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer. He has three young children, Kyle, Cadence, and Kyndle. In his spare time James enjoys playing Jazz guitar, working in his home studio, golfing, and throwing Frisbees to his dog Django. |
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– Minister of Community
rick.ruble@crossviewchristian.org
Rick is CrossView’s newest staff member, returning to the Dayton area in September of 2008. A native of Englewood, OH and graduate of Cincinnati Christian University, Rick served in Columbus before moving to the Washington DC area where he ministered in both Maryland and northern Virginia for nearly 20 years. In addition, he served as the chairman of the Music Department at Ozark Christian College. He loves people and gets really jazzed seeing people taking their next step in their relationship with Jesus, and figuring out how to help make that happen. Rick and his wife, Deb, have six kids who create an extraordinary amount of joy. Their home is filled with laughter, Skyline Chili , soccer balls, music, schedules, and checking in with the older two who live in Missouri.
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– Director of Preschool Ministry
and Director of Tuesday School
diane.canby@crossviewchristian.org
Growing up in rural southern Indiana, I was blessed to have Christian parents, a very large close knit family, a conservative community, and the fellowship of faithful friends. These blessings shaped my life and confirmed my desire to walk each day with the Lord. I studied at the Cincinnati Christian University and have 30 plus hours of early childhood education. I ran a day care in my home for over 16 years, taught preschool classes at the Bellbrook/Sugarcreek Park District, and worked at Ridgeville Christian School. I have been on staff at CrossView since the summer of 2002 and love being a part of the body here. I am married to Steve Canby and together we have six wonderful children (5 boys and 1 girl). Steve and I enjoy walking, sports, pets, and FAMILY. We love serving together and giving back to others. I also enjoy cooking and baking, and music (especially the piano). My favorite scripture is ”and Jesus wept.” This scripture reminds me that Jesus knows our heart and understands our every need. My goal in life is to love more dearly every day, to help children along life’s way, and to smile at the close of every day in thanks to an awesome Savior. |
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– Director of Children’s Ministry
cheryl.brackemyre@crossviewchristian.org
Cheryl Garrett has grown up at CrossView Christian Church. She has worked on the CrossView staff since 1995. A 1993 graduate of Cincinnati Christian University with a degree in Christian Education and Journalism, she has used her education in teaching and equipping teachers and families in the church. Her passion is to teach children how Jesus wants them to live and help them in beginning their walk with Him. She lives with her two sons, Austin and Andrew, who fill her life with laughter.
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– Minister to Students
Kevan.duke@crossviewchristian.org
Kevan is an alumnus of Johnson Bible College (’06) with a degree in youth ministry and preaching. Having both grown up in Xenia, he and his wife Lindsay began dating in high school and were married shortly after they graduated from college. They served a church in Kokomo, IN before coming to CrossView in October of 2007. Along with youth ministry, Kevan also has a great passion for music. He has recorded three CD’s and has been leading worship for over six years. He has written over 80 original songs and loves challenging students to use their musical gifts to further God’s Kingdom. He loves studying scripture and first century Judaism. He also loves trying to be the greatest husband in the world, teaching, writing and sweet tea. He is an obnoxious Buckeye, Bengal, Red leg and Duke fan and his favorite books of the Bible to study are Hebrews, Romans and Colossians. |
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– Office Administrator
jan.penewit@crossviewchristian.org
Jan Penewit started as Office Administrator February 2005 but has been attending CrossView Christian Church since 1990. She has two grown sons - Jeremy and his wife Erica and Russell. She is married to Bob who has 2 grown children and a granddaughter.
Originally from Michigan, she received her B.S. in Business with a math minor from Central Michigan University. Her work history includes 20 years in the Insurance Industry at various positions and locations but now enjoys using her time and office skills serving the Lord. She also enjoys scrapbooking, jogging, reading and riding her bike on the bike path. Her favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6.
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– Office Assistant
hope.combs@crossviewchristian.org |
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– Living Link Missionaries Serving in Mexico
TELKINS@unimedia.net.mx
Tom and Teresa Elkins have been part of the Missions Ministry Team at CrossView since 1992. Tom, the son of missionaries, was born and grew up in the Philippines. He and Teresa attended Intermountain Bible College and Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. Teresa graduated with a degree in Nursing and Tom with a BA in Biblical Studies and Missions in 1979. They served with Navajo Christian Churches in Arizona for 12 years and then joined Ameritribes in 1993 to work in Mexico on a church planting team. In 2009 Ameritribes merged with Pioneers International and there they continue to serve among two unreached people groups. Tom and Teresa have enjoyed traveling, cooking, biking, and walking together for the past 32 years. They have two grown children, Lucas and Kara.
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