Tom and Mona Sams love helping others to apply God’s word to life’s challenges. They have 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Tom and Mona have faithfully served Crossroads for 25 years. This Life Group is an eclectic combination of younger couples who are raising teens and older empty nesters.

Letha Shindledecker loves digging into God’s word with fellow women and seeing how it reaches their personal lives. She has three wonderful children, a pre-teen and two teens. She teaches elementary school and has been at Crossroads since 2001. This Life Group is filled with laughter, closeness, and prayer. It is a ladies-only gathering that includes women from various phases of life.

Dave and Crystal Tackett love serving God’s people together, being outdoors, and camping with their six children. Long time members of Crossroads, they serve the church in many ways. This Life Group of mostly couples with children always finds time to tackle real life issues through the biblical text.

David and Julie Weber love serving God and others! When David isn’t playing for the Crossroads softball team, you can find them both at their two children’s sporting events. Jordan and Havilah Whetstone delight in the scriptures, especially in learning how to raise their four children. They enjoy family time at home and outdoors. Jordan serves as a firefighter, and Havilah stays at home with their children and does family photography. This Life Group consists of mostly couples in their thirties and forties. Childcare is available.

Godfrey and Koby have been married for 30 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. They love to join with others as they seek to apply the truths of scripture to every day life. Godfrey serves our country as a Chaplain in the Air Force National Guard. Koby has been a registered nurse for 25 years and helps to rehab patients at Colleton Medical Center. This Life Group enjoys connecting with couples and families who are currently navigating any season of life. Childcare is available.

Vinny and Chrissy Silva love seeing marriages reflect Christ. Vinny teaches middle school while Chrissy is an operations manager and insurance specialist. They have been married for 10 years and have several children and grandchildren from their blended family. In addition to leading his Life Group, Vinny also serves with Family Life, a Cru ministry. This recently started Life Group includes a mixture of older and younger couples.

“Doc” and Gwen West love helping people apply God’s word to the practical parts of life. They have served faithfully in our church since its inception, and Doc spent many years serving as a pediatrician in the area. They have several children and grandchildren. This Life Group pulls together a mixture of people from different stages of life.

Brenna Dill loves taking care of people, especially those who others may have forgotten. She is a retired nurse, widow, and faithful Bible teacher. This Life Group is a ladies-only gathering that eats lunch together right after the second service. It includes women from various phases of life.

Rhett and Alicyne Marley love serving college students together. Rhett serves as our Creative Ministries Pastor, and Alicyne is a marathon runner who homeschools their 3 children. They have been married 12 years. This Life Group is open to college aged men and women. The Life Group eats lunch after the second service and then works through the biblical text together.

Vinny and Stephanie Cannito love ministering to couples as they stay active at Crossroads. Vinny is a retired law enforcement officer, and Stephanie worked in human resources. They recently moved here from Las Vegas and have two adult daughters and one granddaughter. This Life group meets off campus for food and fellowship, so childcare is not available.

Richard and Joy Odom love spending time with God's people and being part of their lives. Pastor Richard began serving Crossroads as Pastor in 2021, and Joy leads our women’s ministry among her many duties. They have 2 daughters and several grandchildren. This Life Group of empty nesters and almost empty nesters meets off campus for food and fellowship, so childcare is not available.

Andrew and Anna-Wade Banks love working together in Life Group to help people walk faithfully in Christ. Andrew works as a management consultant, and Anna-Wade is a freelance photographer. They have been married for 26 years and have 2 college-aged children. This Life Group includes couples and families from various phases of life and meets on campus for food and fellowship. Childcare is available.

Matthew and Erin are in their twenties. They have been best friends since they were in middle school and married in 2021. Matthew is the youth pastor here at Crossroads, and Erin is a Nursing Assistant who works as an in-home caretaker. This Life Group includes young couples and singles in their twenties and thirties. They enjoy close friendships that produce discipleship! Childcare is not available.

Pete and Becky Link love wrestling with God's word and how to lead their family of seven to be on God's mission. Pete teaches at Charleston Southern and is one of our Pastors, while Becky homeschools four of their children. This Life Group includes families with children, single adults, and empty nesters.

Dean and Carolyn Padgett love to see God’s Word become alive and personal when they share and study with others. They’ve been blessed to serve in different areas of church ministry much of their adult lives, even while serving 25 years in the military. This Life Group is open to adults of all ages. Childcare is available.

Kirk and Heidi Peterson love spending time with their two teen boys, having moved here from Colorado. Kirk works in the medical field, and Heidi shares the gospel in public schools by serving with Good News Club. This Life Group includes all ages and loves studying God’s word, hearing everyone’s perspective, and fellowship.