Jeremy Chasteen | Lead Pastor for Strategy
Jeremy is passionate about mobilizing laborers to see churches planted globally. He has a B.A. in Business Administration from East Carolina University (1995) and a M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006). Before helping plant Crosspoint Church, he served on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ in Clemson, SC, Slovakia, and Raleigh, NC. He is the Executive Generation LINK Director and serves on the Board of the Pillar network. He married Liz in 1999 and they have four children: Carson (2004), Bryn (2006), Lydia (2008), and Spencer (2011). Liz is a stay-at-home mom and also enjoys mentoring women and encouraging our missions partners.
Jason Finley | Lead Pastor for Equipping
Jason has served as a pastor in various roles at Crosspoint Church since 2006. In August 2024, Crosspoint Church voted to commission him to lead a new church plant in the neighboring community of Pendleton, scheduled to launch in 2025. As he prepares for this new work, Jason continues to serve among the elders at Crosspoint, working toward a smooth transition for both congregations. Jason holds a B.S. in Science Teaching – Biological Sciences from Clemson University (2000) and has earned both a M.Div. (2004) and a D.Min.(2014) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He met his wife, Cayce, while they were students at Clemson, and they married in 2001. They are blessed with six children: two daughters, Reese (born 2003) and Anna (born 2010), and four sons, Will (born 2005), Stuart and Clark (twins, born 2006), and Nathan (born 2011).
Will Jackson | Executive Pastor
Will’s passion is to see Christians equipped and sent on mission as multipliers for God’s expanding Kingdom. Will oversees Crosspoint's stewardship efforts (e.g. facilities, finances, personnel) and manages the church office. He has earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Clemson (2011), a M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2015), and a Ph.D. in Theological Studies with a concentration in Systematic Theology through Southeastern (2022). Will has previously served as an Industrial Engineer, as a Generation LINK Resident, and occasionally serves as an Adjunct Professor with Southeastern. Will met his wife, Kimberly, in middle school and they were married 13 years later (2013). They have a son, Miles (2019) and a daughter, Emma (2021).
Ken Lewis | Legacy Ministry Pastor
Ken is committed to preach and teach God’s word to the body of Christ. Prior to planting Crosspoint Church, Ken served as senior pastor of West Asheville Baptist Church in Asheville, NC (6 years) and Pisgah Forest Baptist Church in Brevard, NC (4.5 years). Pastor Ken graduated from Clemson University (1983) and from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1989) with his M.Div. While attending seminary, Ken met his wife, Robin Shealy, who earned her MDiv (1988). Ken and Robin married in May of 1988 and have three sons: Daniel, Caleb and Matt.
Gabe Bolding | Lay Pastor
Gabe has spent his entire life in the Six Mile community, just north of Clemson. Gabe was convicted of his sin and surrendered to Christ as Lord and Savior while attending Clemson University in 2003. Growing up in a tight-knit community with a large loving family helped Gabe see the value of relational community and he desires to see Crosspoint continue to be a relational congregation. Gabe and his wife Aleesha met on Easter Sunday in 2003 and were married in 2005. They have 3 children, Lillie (2009), Annie (2014) and Gill (2017). Gabe graduated with a B.A. in Christian Studies (2006) and an M.A. in Apologetics (2009) from Luther Rice Seminary in Lithonia, GA. Having served on staff at local churches as Youth Pastor and Minister of Music, Gabe currently serves at Crosspoint as Director of Kids Connection. Gabe works at Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Pickens. He loves spending time with his large extended family and enjoys football, farming, teaching his kids about trout fishing, and making homemade ice cream.
Matt Denton | Lay Pastor
Matt grew up in Kingsport, TN, and repented of sin and turned to Christ at the age of 8 - led to Christ by his father. After graduating from Clemson University in 2007, he served on staff with Generation LINK for three years with college ministry and one year as a Pastoral Assistant. He married Tara Kneece in 2010 and they have three children: Andrew, Rett, and Emery Kate. He holds both a B.S. & M.S. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and also a M.Div. in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently works as a structural engineer at Wood in Greenville. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching football, coffee, running, hunting/fishing, or reading.
John Henschen | Lay Pastor
John grew up in New Knoxville, OH and is currently an accountant at Payne, White & Schmutz CPA in Seneca. After graduating from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Family Financial Management, he served on staff with Athletes in Action, the sports ministry of Cru, ministering to collegiate and professional athletes and coaches until 2016. Following his time at AIA, John served with Generation LINK at Crosspoint for three years, working with small groups and EQUIP. While serving with Generation LINK, he received his M.A. in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. John has been married to his wife Courtney since 2010 and they have five children: Ainsley (2011), Millie (2013), Luke (2015), Wade (2017), and Evelyn (2020).
Mark Welborn | Lay Pastor
Mark grew up in Pickens, SC and graduated from Clemson in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration. Mark married Cathy in 1983 and the Lord has blessed them with three children: Ashley, Ben, and Adam. Overflowing from a love for God’s Word, the Lord has given Mark a deep love for the local church. In 2005, Mark and Cathy played a pivotal role in the planting of Crosspoint Church by committing to relocate their family with the Lewis’s to Clemson to help start Crosspoint Church.
Abbey Cook | Ministry Coordinator & Generation LINK Assistant Director
Abbey is thankful for the privilege to serve in a variety of roles. She has a passion for helping Crosspoint disciple women throughout all stages of life and see the gospel transform their lives, grow in their love for God and His Word, and be equipped in biblical womanhood as it relates to others, the church, and the home. Abbey holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from the College at Southeastern and an M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She enjoys hanging out with friends, being outside, having a good cup of coffee, reading, and traveling.
Jason Elvington | College Minister
Jason's desire is to see college students love Jesus, make disciples, and bring hope to a broken world. He graduated from Clemson in 2009 (B.A. - Communication Studies) and from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014 (M.Div.). After serving as a GLINK resident from 2010-2012, Jason worked in college, young adult, and youth ministries at churches in South Carolina and Texas before joining Crosspoint again in 2022. Jason married his best friend, Elizabeth, in 2012.
Ryan Heard | Director of Small Groups & Men's EQUIP
Ryan is passionate about helping people connect to biblical community, grow to be more like Jesus, and reach the lost as they live on mission. Ryan gives oversight to Crosspoint's Small Group strategy as well as Men's EQUIP. He earned a B.A. in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson (2010) and a M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2015) while serving as a Generation LINK Resident in College ministry and Communications at Crosspoint (2010-2015). He is married to his best friend, Spencer Caroline. They have a daughter, Audrey Beth (2021) and a son, Grayson (2023).
Caleb Morgan | Student Minister
Caleb serves as the Student Minister. Having grown up in student ministry as the son of a student pastor, he believes that relationships are the key to reaching students and instilling a life-long love for Christ and his Church. Caleb attended Union University in Jackson, TN where he graduated with a B.S. in Communication Studies in 2019. He is also a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a Master of Arts in Christian Studies. Caleb and his wife, Gabby, have one daughter, Amelia. In his free time, Caleb loves fellowshipping with friends, drinking coffee, going to the movies, and watching football and basketball.
Ronnie Morris | Worship Minister
Ronnie longs to see God’s people worshiping Him in spirit and truth in all facets of their lives. He helps to make this a reality through serving as Crosspoint’s Worship Minister. Shortly after Ronnie graduated from Clemson (2004), he served as a Generation LINK Resident with Crosspoint for four years as Crosspoint’s Worship Leader. He earned an M.Div. in Christian Ministry (2011) as well as a Th.M. in Biblical Counseling (2017) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ronnie is married to Allison, and they have three children: Tripp, Kline, and Della, and a dog named Tiger.
Evan Ward | Kids Minister
Evan joyfully serves as the Kids Minister at Crosspoint, striving to partner with families and make disciples of the next generation. Evan graduated from Clemson University in 2020, receiving a B.A. in Elementary Education. Over his four years at Clemson, he was part of Crosspoint's college and kids ministry and would describe this time as foundational in his walk with the Lord. After graduating, Evan joined Crosspoint’s staff as a Generation LINK resident and became the Kids Minister in August 2022. Evan married his wife Ellison in 2021, and they have one son and another baby on the way.
Sheila Campbell | Financial Administrator
Sheila is the financial administrator in the Crosspoint office. Her desire is to show Christ's love to others through her daily life at work and in the community. She enjoys serving in the cafe and nursery here at Crosspoint. Sheila has been married to her husband Richey since 1991. She has an adult son, daughter, and son-in-law.
Nate Farrar | Facilities Manager
Nate is thankful for the opportunity to serve God’s church as the Facilities Manager at Crosspoint Church. Nate previously worked as the manager of Radiology and Cardiology services at Oconee Memorial Hospital. He earned a bachelors degree from Carson-Newman College in 1983 and a MHA from the University of South Carolina in 1987. He is married to Nancy who works as a Nurse Practitioner for Providence Home Care. They have two children, Patrick (deceased) and Kayla and three grandchildren.
Ashley McQuaig | Administrative Assistant
Ashley moved to Clemson in March '19 with her husband Jayse, and they plugged into Crosspoint right away. She graduated from Southern Illinois University with her B.A. in Fashion Design in '07 and helped plant a church in Bloomington, IN, in '08. God has given her gifts of hospitality and organization, which she is thankful to have been able to use as an administrative assistant. Ashley married her husband in 2017 and has two sons, J.J. (2021) and Ethan (2024). Ashley enjoys hiking, reading, sewing, quilting, road trips, and trying new foods.
Emily Squires | Communications, Administrative Assistant & Membership Coordinator
Emily graduated in May 2021 from Clemson University with a degree in Graphic Communications and is passionate about using her degree and the gifts God has given her to serve the church. She enjoys working behind the scenes to serve our members and guests. Emily married her husband, Noah, in 2019, and they have one daughter, Elanor (2022). Outside of work, Emily enjoys hanging out with family and friends, reading, spending time outdoors, and art.
Will Adams | College Ministry & Media
Will is a second year Generation LINK resident. He graduated from Clemson in May 2023, while there he studied political science. However his true passion and heart is for the Lord, and he is pursuing an MDIV in Christian ministry from Southeastern. Will loves evangelism and is eager to see those far from Christ to be reconciled to Him and he wants to equip others for this end. Apart from this Will enjoys CrossFit, reading anything he can get his hands on, and jamming to music while driving. He’s excited to see what the Lord will do this year.
Emmanuel Elrod | College Ministry & Mercy
Emmanuel is a third year Generation LINK resident. Emmanuel is excited for the opportunity to pursue full-time ministry and to continue working in the community and in the lives of teens at Crosspoint. He is currently pursuing a BA in Pastoral Ministry with a future hope of pursuing Biblical Counseling. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports (mainly basketball), movies and playing video games.
Abby Krasselt | College Ministry & Connect
Abby is a Generation LINK resident serving with the College Ministry and Sunday Morning Connect. She graduated from Clemson University in May 2024 after studying Philosophy and Political Legal Theory. Now, she is working towards an M.A. in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Abby is passionate about discipling college girls, encouraging them to pursue Christ daily, and building environments that foster that pursuit. She loves trying new hobbies and continuing old ones in her free time. She’s been exploring watercolor painting, playing guitar and piano, and playing Mario Kart on the Wii.
Kelsey Mosshart | Kids Ministry
Kelsey is a first year Generation LINK resident. She graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Genetics. Kelsey is passionate about helping others realize their potential in Christ and using their giftings to serve the Kingdom. She is delighted to join the Kids Ministry team this year and help encourage the next generation. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys being outdoors, playing games, reading, cooking, and enjoying the simple things in life. Kelsey will be marrying her best friend, Ronnie, in November 2024 and is so excited to begin a life doing ministry with him.
Malory Sanders | College Ministry & Connect
Malory is a Generation LINK resident serving with the College Ministry and Sunday morning Connect. After graduating from Clemson in 2016 she stayed in Clemson on staff with Campus Outreach at the university before transitioning to the residency at Crosspoint this year. She has a passion for discipling women and creating environments where people feel the freedom to be authentic and transparent. In her free time she loves to do anything competitive - play cards, sports, ride bikes, etc. She is working towards a MA in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Hannah Sarver | Groups, Assimilation, & Women’s Equip
Hannah is a Generation LINK resident serving with Small Groups, Assimilation, and Women’s Equip. She graduated from Clemson University in May 2022 with a degree in Environmental Engineering and is working towards a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hannah loves seeing how God advances His kingdom through the expression of the local church. She enjoys CrossFit, the outdoors, going on long walks, and trying food from other cultures.
Abby Smith | Student Ministry
Abby is a first-year Generation LINK resident serving with the Student Ministry and Communications team. She graduated from Anderson in May 2024 with a degree in Communications: Public Relations and is working towards a Masters in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Abby is passionate about seeing students come to know the Lord as their personal Savior and discipling young women. She loves going on walks, fun coffee shops, and cooking.
Noah Squires | Worship & Student Ministries
Noah is serving in his fifth year as a Generation LINK resident. He is excited to be serving as a Church Planting resident in hopes to see Crosspoint send out a healthy church in Pendleton. Noah desires to see the body of Christ exalt the Lord as He has instructed in His Word. He loves to see people understand the truth of who God is and respond in true, heartfelt worship. He married his beautiful wife Emily in 2019 and they have a two-year-old daughter named Elanor.
Thomas Welch | Church Planting
Thomas is a third year resident of Generation LINK, serving to help Crosspoint plant a church in Pendleton in 2025. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Religious Studies. He has a heart for equipping the people of God as well as evangelizing the lost. Thomas loves to compete; he plays spikeball, basketball, pickleball, and more. He is married to Haylee, and they have two kids: Sally James (2) and Russ (1).
Gracie Wells | College Ministry & ASL Ministry
Gracie is a third year Generation LINK resident with a focus in College ministry. Gracie graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Gracie is passionate about the local church and how God works in and through it. Gracie is deeply encouraged by healthy church-planting and longs to see people from all backgrounds transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. In her free time, Gracie likes to cook food, read books, and exercise, usually not all at once (depending on the vigor of the recipe being attempted).
Scott Allen | Deacon
Scott is a team member at Seth Crow State Farm in Liberty, SC. Scott is married to Megan and they have two daughters, Hailey (14) and Maggie (11). The Allens attend the Bolding Small Group in Six Mile. Scott currently serves as an usher and has previously served with the Image Bearers ministry. Scott has a degree in Business Administration and a focus in Golf Management from Methodist College, now Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. Scott and Megan have attended Crosspoint since 2010. The Allen family currently resides in Clemson, SC.
Chris Barton | Deacon
Chris is married to Karen, and they have four adult children: Anna, married to Albert Tzeng, with two sons, Noah and Isaac; Amy, married to Evan Dunker, with children Carson and Madeleine; Laurie, who lives in Atlanta; and Carrie, married to Matt Green, and they are expecting their first child. Chris is a Product Research Engineer for Michelin, where he has worked since 2001. He worked for Jacob’s Chuck in Clemson for eight years before that. Chris and Karen have been at Crosspoint since the Fall of 2020. They lead a Small Group and serve with the bookstore.
Mike Bickers | Deacon
Mike is married to his High School sweetheart, Megan, and they have two adult children, Jacob (25) and Abbey (24). They have been at Crosspoint since November 2020 after moving from Austin, TX, where they spent 20 years raising their kids. He attends the Henschen Small Group and is a part of a weekly Friday Morning Men’s Group. He is also part of the Men’s Ministry team and serves as Team Lead on the Safety Team. Mike is a Sr. Network Engineer, working remotely for Insight Enterprises in Austin, supporting various network infrastructure technologies. God opened the door for this career after joining the Air Force and serving at Shaw AFB in Sumter, SC.
Alton Brant | Deacon
Alton (AB) is a retired Emeritus Professor of ASL at Clemson. He completed his Ed.D. in Special Education Administration in 1986 (USC). He has served as a teacher, administrator, and advisor to many institutions and agencies serving the Deaf. He has been a guest lecturer to the Czech Republic, Gaza, and Russia. He has been a member of Crosspoint for 14 years, former Director for TriState Deaf School of Theology, consultant for the BGEA, and served as Liaison for the SC Baptist Conference for the Deaf. A child of deaf parents, he has been a RID certified interpreter of the Deaf since 1975. His bride of 48 years is Ginny Brant. They have 3 sons and 4 grandchildren.
Greg Brock | Deacon
Greg is the Business Center Manager of multiple departments in Brackett Hall at Clemson University. He has been married to Deborah for 37 years. They have been doing marriage enrichment conference with Lifeway Christian Resources and pre-marital counseling for over 25 years. Their adult daughter, Kathrine works in the music business in Nashville, TN. The Brocks host a College Small Group in Pendleton and have been blessed to participate in multiple mission trips with their CP family. Greg is an ordained minister and previously served on staff at Remount Baptist Church in Charleston as the Associate for Community Ministry.
David Conner | Deacon
David came to repentance and faith in Christ at the age of 13. David has been married to Julie for 40 years and has four grown children: Kimberly, Andrew, Daniel and Stephen. David and Julie moved to Keowee Key from Johns Creek, Georgia (Atlanta) over 6 years ago and have been active members of Crosspoint since July of 2015. David recently retired in June of 2020. At Crosspoint, David has been serving as a member of the Financial Controls Team for the last two years, provides backup leadership for his small group, and has served in several other ministries. Previously, David had leadership roles in two church plants and taught adult and children’s Sunday School. David was also an active Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Duluth, Georgia for 15 years. David earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and had a 40-year career as an electrical engineer and management consultant.
Rick Freeman | Deacon
Rick is a retired engineer who worked for Michelin for 27 years. He has been married to Betsy for 46 years, has two married children, Katie and David, and two grandchildren, Elijah and Miriam. He lives on Lake Keowee and has been in small group leadership at Crosspoint for over 14 years. Rick served as an active deacon in his church in Spartanburg before moving to Clemson. Rick and Betsy have held many college ministry retreats, GLINK gatherings, and staff retreats in their home. Organizing painting at the church, going on short term mission trips, and helping with church related projects has enabled Rick to serve during his 17 years as a member of Crosspoint.
Steve Gourdin | Deacon
Steve has been married to Leslie for close to 25 years. They have two daughters: Miriam (12) and Emma (10). Steve studied Mechanical Engineering at Clemson and lived in the South Carolina lowcountry for almost ten years before he and Leslie moved back to the Clemson area in 2004. Steve is the Maintenance and Sustainability Manager at Sandvik Coromant, a manufacturing facility in Westminster. The Gourdins have been at Crosspoint for three years and are part of the Jackson Small Group. Steve currently serves with the audio tech team and Connect ministry.
Matt Higginbotham | Deacon
Matt retired from the US Army after serving for 26 years. Matt is married to Shaley and they have two sons, Travis (1989) and Nathaniel (1997). The Higginbotham’s lead a Small Group at CP Church and have been involved in family ministries for several years. Matt earned a BS in Business from the Citadel, a MA in Human Resources Development from Webster University, and a MMAS from the Command and General Staff College. After retiring, Matt served as a JROTC instructor at Pickens HS, a Substitute Teacher in Oconee School District, and now works in the main office at Daniel HS.
Daniel “Jeb” Holden | Deacon
Jeb is an Industrial Engineer for Michelin. Jeb married Taylor in 2018, and they are expecting their first child this summer. Jeb and Taylor both grew up in Pickens County and came to Crosspoint in 2021. The Holdens are a part of the Bolding Small Group in Six Mile, and they have served in Kids Connection for the past two years. Jeb earned a BS in Business Administration from North Greenville University.
Matt Ledbetter | Deacon
Matt Ledbetter works in the finance department at Greenfield Industries in Seneca. Matt is married to Rachel and they have five children, Levi (2017), Wilson (2019), Alice (2021), and the twins, Kenny & Noah (2023). The Ledbetters lead a Small Group in Central and are involved in Finance, Family Ministries, and Communications. Matt served with the Financial Controls team from 2017-2019. Matt earned a BS in Accounting, is a licensed CPA, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Matt is passionate about supporting the ministry of the local church and investing in the next generation, and is an avid fan of all things Clemson athletics.
Austin Meares | Deacon
Austin is a local production homebuilder. Austin married Katherine in 2017, and has one child (Jason, born May 2021). The Meares are a part of the Jackson small group, and have served with high school youth. Austin earned a BS in Construction Science and Management from Clemson.
Tyler Miers | Deacon
Tyler is an Agency Field Executive for State Farm. Tyler is married to Katie, and they have three children, McKinley (10), Davis (8), and Emmy (5). The Miers are a part of the Meisenheimer Small Group in Clemson. Tyler currently serves in the areas of Men’s Equip and with the Worship Team and Katie serves in Kids Ministry as well as helps direct VBS. Tyler earned a BS in Marketing from Auburn University and is currently getting his Masters in Biblical and Theological studies. Tyler enjoys music, golf, hiking, coaching softball and being with family and friends. Tyler and Katie moved to Clemson for work in 2016 and have been at Crosspoint since then!
Matt Minto | Deacon
Matt is a Sr. HR Manager for TTI Floor Care. Matt is married to Amber, and they have two children, Lennox (5) and Lucca (2). The Mintos are a part of the Denton Small Group in Clemson. Matt currently serves in Kids Worship and, in the past, has led a Small Group, taught Equip Classes, and has served in Youth Ministry. Matt earned a BS in Safety & Environmental Management from Slippery Rock University. Matt and Amber moved to the Upstate for work in 2011 and have been at Crosspoint since the second week of relocating.
Joe Tanner | Deacon
Joe works in Learning & Development for Hitachi Solutions, a software consulting firm. He is married to Melicia, and they adopted Mia (1) in 2023. The Tanners co-lead a Seneca-based Small Group with Adam and Erin Hunter. Joe currently serves in Student Ministry and Connect, having served in Kids Connection in the past. Joe earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University in 2013. He has been at Crosspoint since his sophomore year of college, with Melicia joining prior to their engagement.
Martin Tiller | Deacon
Martin is a small business leader with Event Rentals, Orange Real Estate, & Orange Property Management. Martin is married to Teal, and they have three children, Rose (8), Grady (6), and Micah (4). They are also a licensed foster family. The Tillers lead a Small Group at their house in Clemson. Martin currently serves in the nursery with Teal and, in the past, has served in the Youth Ministry, on the Safety Team, and Financial Controls Team. Martin earned a BS in Financial Management w/ Minor in Accounting from Clemson University. Martin and Teal moved to Clemson from Spartanburg following their Clemson graduations in 2010 & 2012 respectively and have been at Crosspoint since 2009 as undergraduates at Clemson.
Art Sandy | Deacon
