MEET THE STAFF
RICHARD ODOM
Senior Pastor
Richard came to Crossroads Community Church as our Senior Pastor from the Screven Baptist Association where he served as the Associational Mission Strategist. Coming from a background in law enforcement, he has been involved in full-time pastoral ministry since 1994 and has served as the Senior Pastor in churches in North Carolina and Alabama. Read More
Joey Baham
Worship PAstor
Joey grew up in LA in the show biz spotlight. He felt a calling from God in 2003 to become a Worship Pastor. Joey was the assistant worship pastor for Calvery Chapel, Fort Lauderdale before accepting the role in 2016 as our Worship Pastor here at Crossroads.
Pete Link
Groups Pastor
Dr. Pete Link is our Discipleship Groups Pastor. He serves as Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. Dr. Link is married to Becky and they have five children. Pete's goal is to raise up disciples who make disciples.
Ed Gravely
Groups Pastor
Dr. Ed Gravely is our Discipleship Groups Pastor. He serves as Professor of Christian Studies and teaches Greek and New Testament courses at Charleston Southern University. Dr. Gravely married his wife, Angela, in 1995, and they have two children, Claire and William.
Matthew DerRick
YOUTH PASTOR
Matthew is passionate about preaching from the Bible and leading young Christians in personal discipleship. He is very lucky to have a wonderful wife named Erin, and he’s even luckier that she’s put up with him since they were in middle school!
Rhett Marley
Creative Ministries Pastor
Rhett became a follower of Christ through a video he watched as a kid. God used that moment in time to fill him with a passion to use technology as a tool to spread the Gospel. Rhett manages all things communication for our church.
Dianna Buchwalter
Administrative Assistant
Dianna has a background in administrative work. In 2013, God called her to a deeper walk with Him where a passion grew for both writing and discipling others. She enjoys her role as the Administrative Assistant where she is able to use her skills and passion for the Lord and others. Dianna is married to Chad and they have a blended family of 5 children and a dog.
Rick Carpenter
Children's Worship Director
Rick was a professional musician at the age of 13 and has an extensive background in the arts. God placed a calling on his life to put his creative talents to use by reaching and teaching children in fun and exciting ways. Rick has a desire to see children understanding who Jesus is, the fact that He loves them, and has a plan for their lives. He simply wants kids living Jesus.
Ellen Myers
Kidsroad Volunteer COORDINATOR
Ellen Myers has over two decades of experience in managing a daycare. She currently volunteers in our KidsRoad department to oversee the Sunday school hour for our kids and managing the admin details for this ministry.