Servant Leadership.
Team Leadership.
"To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder... Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."
1 Peter 5:1-3
CrossWay is served and led by a team of pastors/elders who seek to shepherd "with integrity of heart and skillful hands" (Ps. 78:72). We believe the New Testament prescribes team leadership and mutual accountability for churches, and this is a principle that is core to the leadership culture of CrossWay. To learn more about PRAXIS, our pastoral internship and residency, contact us using the form below.
1 Peter 5:1-3
CrossWay is served and led by a team of pastors/elders who seek to shepherd "with integrity of heart and skillful hands" (Ps. 78:72). We believe the New Testament prescribes team leadership and mutual accountability for churches, and this is a principle that is core to the leadership culture of CrossWay. To learn more about PRAXIS, our pastoral internship and residency, contact us using the form below.
John Kellis
Interim Lead Pastor
John has been part of the CrossWay family since 2014. His leadership focus is teaching and pastoral care. In May 2025, he assumed the role of Interim Lead Pastor as the former Lead Pastor (Clint Wagnon) transitioned to a new administrative role after almost 25 years as the lead pastor.
In addition to several years of ministry service in the local church, John is also an experienced business owner, consultant, and manager at a national telecom company. John is a self-identified nerd, and you can often find him hanging out with his family at the Kennedy Space Center or the disc golf course.
John is a graduate of Welch College (biblical studies) and Bethel University (business administration).
In addition to several years of ministry service in the local church, John is also an experienced business owner, consultant, and manager at a national telecom company. John is a self-identified nerd, and you can often find him hanging out with his family at the Kennedy Space Center or the disc golf course.
John is a graduate of Welch College (biblical studies) and Bethel University (business administration).
Clint Wagnon
(Founding Pastor) Administrator /Leadership Development
Clint transitioned from Lead Pastor to Administrator in May, 2025. His passions are teaching, disciple-making, and developing leaders.
Clint was the church planter who started CrossWay in 2001. Prior to transitioning into his new role, Clint served as the lead pastor for teaching, vision, and leadership for almost 25 years. In addition to his administrative role at CrossWay, he serves as a consultant and leadership coach for other ministries and businesses. He is also an experienced adjunct professor and counselor, previously serving as program manager for a crisis inpatient treatment center in Alabama.
Clint is a graduate of Jacksonville State University (behavioral sciences), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (theology/leadership), and is in the dissertation phase for his PhD at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City.
Clint was the church planter who started CrossWay in 2001. Prior to transitioning into his new role, Clint served as the lead pastor for teaching, vision, and leadership for almost 25 years. In addition to his administrative role at CrossWay, he serves as a consultant and leadership coach for other ministries and businesses. He is also an experienced adjunct professor and counselor, previously serving as program manager for a crisis inpatient treatment center in Alabama.
Clint is a graduate of Jacksonville State University (behavioral sciences), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (theology/leadership), and is in the dissertation phase for his PhD at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City.