CrossPoint Staff

CrossPoint is a church led by a group of dedicated and caring people. Pastor Wade Estes has been our lead pastor since 1991, and has been in ministry here since 1980. He is supported by a diverse staff of associate pastors and ministry directors. There are former business leaders, educators and life-time pastors, all of whom have answered God's call on their lives to serve you full time. They're regular people, just doing God's assignment for their lives, much like you

It is the passion of this staff to serve you. You can call on them any time.

Terry Benner Marriage Ministry Before joining the pastoral staff in 1991, Terry's first career was in the teaching profession. His first challenge at CrossPoint was in developing and leading support and premarital ministries. Following that season, he was involved in developing a membership and equipping track for the church. He is presently overseeing the development of a marriage ministry with an emphasis on marriage and family counseling. [ E-mail Terry ]

Cindy Bull Women's Connections As the Director of Women's Connections, Cindy brings a heart of wisdom, spiritual encouragement and passion for women. With 25 years of experience in church ministry throughout the Northwest, she has consistently been sought out for counsel and life direction by women of all ages. Her desire is to see women introduced to Jesus, get connected and serve in the church, and to grow in their walk with Christ. Cindy and her husband, Larry, have three beautiful daughters.[ E-mail Cindy ]

Larry Bull Worship Pastor Along with a zeal for the Lord, Larry brings the spiritual gifts of leadership, wisdom and encouragement to the CrossPoint worship ministry. Larry is known for his pastor's heart, his love for people and his musical talent. He infuses rehearsals with fun and aims to bring out the best in those he leads. Larry encourages worshipers to passionately pursue God, mentors worship leaders, directs the choir and leads the worship arts team. Larry and Cindy's family includes daughters Caitlyn; Megan and her husband, Josh, and their daughter, Eliana; Shelly and her husband, Dave, and their son, Jensen. [ E-mail Larry ]

Travis Edgerton Student Worship Travis' passion is to lead people to worship God selflessly, which he does weekly in the High School ministry and in The Edge, the worship venue in the Pavilion at 10:45. His desire is to see people grow in their love, knowledge and worship of God. Travis and his wife, Charlotte, have four adorable daughters, Madasyn, Kaela, Lilly and Emily. [ E-mail Travis ]

Wade Estes Lead Pastor As our lead pastor, Wade is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the church and is a regular speaker in Sunday services. He and Sharon have been married since 1976 and are enjoying a new phase of life with their four adult children and growing number of grandchildren. Wade has been a pastor at CrossPoint since 1981, serving in various areas. He became lead pastor in September, 1991. Wade and Sharon enjoy visiting new places in the United States and staying connected with family. [ E-mail Wade ]

Jeff Harmon Family Ministries Jeff oversees the ministries from birth through high school. He is passionate about providing ministry that results in seeing young people come to know Christ and grow to where they are impacting others for Christ. He has served in student ministries since 1994 and has been at CrossPoint since 2005. Jeff married Stephanie in 1997, and together they have three amazing children: Ryan, born in 2003, and Jenna, born in 2006, and Cody, born in 2011. When he's not doing ministry or spending time with family he is passionate about all sports, the New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers. [ E-mail Jeff ]

Tom La Core Connections Tom's been part of our church since 1970, the year he placed his faith in Jesus at age 20! After marrying, he and his wife, Laurie, have served each year in the children's ministry while leading in various adult ministries. At age 45, he served on the Board of Deacons and was clearly called by God to shift ministry service from adults to "tweenage" boys. After serving tweenagers for five years, he left the business world and came on staff as the Children's Pastor. While serving as children's pastor for 12 years Tom recently began helping people with their desire for baptism and church membership. Tom's current ministry energies are directed toward helping people connect with God and others through participation in various ministries and service opportunities here at CrossPoint. He continues to help people desiring baptism and church membership. [E-mail Tom ]

Ross Paterson Senior Adults Men's Ministries A native New Zealander, Ross is the pastor to senior adults. Besides overseeing adult Sunday classes, membership and Men's Ministries, Ross enjoys forming ministry teams and providing the leadership so these teams can effectively encourage others to grow in their walk and service for the Lord. One of his great joys is in coming alongside other men, helping them with the basics of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. [ E-mail Ross ]

Cliff Sexton Pastoral Ministries Serving since 1976 as Pastor of Pastoral Ministries, Cliff Sexton has earned the nickname "Pastor Disaster" because he often helps people whose lives are interrupted by emergencies. Whether visiting the sick at home, in the hospital or nursing homes, Cliff loves to help, pray with and comfort people, and to be of help in life's crises. He is the on-call pastor for the church. [E-mail Cliff ]

Jon Tillotson Junior High Director Jon has called this church home for many years, and has been involved in junior high ministry since 2004. In 2010, he began the journey into full time ministry, and in 2011 he became junior high director. Married to Taryn, Jon is currently finishing his B.S. in leadership management and plans to become a pastor someday. He is passionate about the development of junior high students and feels honored to work with them everyday. [E-mail Jon]

Matt Whiteford College Teaching Matt serves as our teaching and college pastor. He has a passion for the Bible and helping people carry out what God is calling them to do. Matt loves to communicate God's heart and walk with others in God's amazing grace. He has been ministering in various capacities for the last 18 years. Matt married Sherri in 1994 and they have three children: Allison, Hannah and Joshua. When not at the church, Matt is an avid reader and loves the outdoors. [ E-mail Matt ] [ Follow Matt on Twitter ]

Paul Andrew Business Administrator With a strong sense that the Lord has called him to further the work of the church in Modesto and throughout the world by using his professional and God-given skills, Paul joined the staff as Business Administrator in 1996. His role is to ensure that the church's business affairs honor God and support the vision and mission of CrossPoint Community Church. [ E-mail Paul ]