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ELDERS
In addition to the biblically mandated charge
of diligently keeping the church anchored to the Word of God and
growing in the Holy Spirit, the elders are responsible for
holding the senior pastor accountable to the guiding principles
under the Accountable Leadership organizational structure.
One of the highest
priorities of our elders is prayer. Prayer is the lifeblood of the church.
Nothing is more important than an effective prayer life founded upon
the truth of God’s word. Prayer without truth is worthless. Knowing
the word without a relationship with God that is evident by an active
prayer life is incomplete. If an elder cannot be faithful in this fundamental
issue, the church will have no power.
The authority rests with the elder board
alone, not individuals. The elder chairman sets the agenda and
runs the meetings but all elders are equal.
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Scott Edwards, Chairman
Wife: April, Children: Jake, Zachary, & KatterliI
became an elder in December 2008 after serving as a deacon
for two and a half years. One of my passions is
Christian Apologetics balanced with grace and the heart. I enjoy camping with my
family and friends and marveling at the wonder of God's
creation. April and I lead the young marrieds adult small group
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CrossPointe website. |
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Dan Ryan,
Vice-Chairman
Wife: Jackie, Children: DJ & SeanI started as an
elder in January 2004. My personal passion is to know
Christ and to help others to know Him better through
prayer, the Bible, others, and through life experiences.
My favorite past time is bike riding. |
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Don Milam, Secretary
Wife: Betty, 4 Children & 11 GrandchildrenI became as
an elder in March of 2008. At this stage in our lives,
we have a common desire to be alert to the leading of
God’s Spirit and willing to follow it wherever it takes
us. Our goal is that others might find Jesus reflected
in our everyday actions and speech. My interests include
computer assisted studies and working in all areas of
building construction and repair. |
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Paul
Gray
Wife: Cheryl, Children: Diana & StephanieI
rejoined the elder board in August 2011 to help meet
needs in our church family and our community. My passion
is to serve others to further the kingdom of God. Over
the years Christ has developed in me a real heart for
children. Currently my wife and I have the privilege and
joy of teaching preschoolers every Sunday morning. The
children know that “Uncle Paul” loves them and that
Jesus loves them, too. |
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Dan Powell
Wife: Kari, Children: Johanna, Benjamin, Timothy, &
LibbyI began serving as a CrossPointe elder in August
2011. It is my desire to live each day in faithful
obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ, singularly motivated
by His unfathomable love, which He demonstrated most
powerfully on the cross. I have a passion for music and
currently serve as a vocalist on the Creative Arts Team.
I also enjoy team teaching an adult Bible study group,
working with children and preschoolers, and ringing
bells in the handbell choir. Kari and I are
homeschooling our children and find this to be a
challenging yet rewarding adventure. |
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