Lead Pastor
Josh Harvill
Pastor Josh is fully committed to empowering families and people to find their purpose in Christ. Through his love for Jesus and the Bible, Pastor Josh leads others with humility and kindness. He shares Biblical truth through practical illustrations and caring relationships.
Pastor Josh joined the Crosswater family in the Fall of 2019 as the Children’s Pastor. Since then, he has served the church and community in multiple capacities. In December of 2023, the congregation elected Pastor Josh to serve as the Lead Pastor.
Pastor Josh met his wife Mary in college and were soon married in October of 2008. The Lord led them to adopt Hannah as a baby in 2012. Twelve months later their first son Kirk was born. The baby of the family, Rowe, was born in 2018. The Harvills love to spend time together as a family at the beach, fishing, playing card games, and of course cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs!
Staff
Robert Parr
Care Pastor
Peter Mattioli
Student's Pastor
Matt Heisele
Children's Pastor
Rusty Robertson
Groups Pastor
Shannon Blankenship
Worship Director
Heather Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Drew Sohn
Digital Media Coordinator
Beverly Dye
Adult Ministries Administrator
Sandy Johnson
Special Projects Coordinator
Tom Tilson
Facilities Manager
Wanda Solomon
Executive Administrator
Elna Fletcher
Finance Assistant
Jason Richardson
Front Desk Administrator
Matthew Ford
Facilities Associate
Sunny Barnard
Kitchen & Events Coordinator
Henry Zittrower
Adult Ministry Associate
Evan Spenneberg
Maintenance Coordinator
Hutson Woods
Student Ministry Associate
Hunter Clary
Production Coordinator
Dave Mechoso
Associate Worship Leader
Missionaries
Missionaries: Nicaragua
Nathan and Maria Celeste Pendleton
The Pendletons have been serving in Jinotega, Nicaragua since 2016 as part of their organization, Deeply Rooted Grounds (DRG). Nate is DRG’s founder, president, CEO, and boots on the ground for operations. Nate and his family serve in this subtropical, mountainous, coffee growing community by providing the Gospel, food, and medical assistance to all those in need.
Nate is a proud military veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Airborne Infantry Medic, attended business school at the University of North Florida, and served in the medical field for over 10 years, before relocating to Jinotega and becoming part of the Crosswater family. Maria is a native Nicaraguan and helps DRG meet the needs of children and families across the country.
The Pendletons have two sons, Isaac and Jeremiah. Isaac has cerebral palsy from a traumatic birth, and God has used this challenge to give them the passion and calling to work with the special needs community by providing a physical therapy center and home for orphans with disabilities and terminal illnesses.
Learn more about the Pendletons and DRG by clicking here!
Missionaries: Honduras
Jeremy and Maria Foster
The Fosters have been serving in Travesía, Honduras since 2017 as valued leaders for the organization, Buena Vista Sports Academy (BVSA). Through BVSA-Honduras, the Fosters serve in a unique Caribbean coastal community comprised of mostly the Garifuna people group where they teach the gospel and serve the local community by using the world’s most popular game, soccer (fútbol). The ministry works as a soccer academy 5 days a week and assists the boys with homework, learning God’s word, soccer, hygiene and by providing meals.
Jeremy and Maria met in college where they were both active in sports. They lived in Colorado for 12 years before Jeremy’s banking career moved them to Jacksonville, FL, where they became members of Crosswater. Maria has worked in child protective services, and also as a soccer coach and trainer.
The Fosters have two sons, Alek and Jackson, who are both Rhinos in the Academy. They have also opened their home to a graduate of the program to disciple and mentor. Together as a family, they are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus, and excited to see God transform an entire community through its future husbands, dads, and leaders.
Learn more about the Fosters and BVSA by clicking here!