Cross Ministry Leaders and Teams

Elders

Joe Miller

Steve Van Roekel

Husband, father of four, and son to Midwestern parents, Steve met his Savior, Jesus, in September of 1994. He met his wife of 25 years while leading Security at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Steve grew up in Coral Springs, FL, earned a B.B.A. in legal studies from the University of Miami and an M.Div. from Knox Theological seminary. He served as a pastor for 11 years in Lake Worth and South Dakota. He has volunteered with Youth for Christ preaching the Gospel in middle schools for 13 years and has actively worked with youth for 20 years directing youth camps, writing devotional study guides, directing Vacation Bible Schools, and leading international mission trips for junior high students to Jamaica, Belize, and Alabama. Currently he serves along side of a team of 100+ valued employees as Executive Director of a local Chick-fil-A restaurant. He serves as an elder on the Session at The Cross, and plays guitar in the worship music team. His hobbies and interests are joking, playing guitar, and cheering on the Florida Panthers. Most influential authors and musicians in Steve’s life have been Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Robert L. Reymond, R.C. Sproul, Jean “Johnny” Calvin, John Macarthur, Allistair Begg, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Cash, Sting, Jerry Reed, Geddy Lee, and Third Day. Steve’s Life Advice Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed, then parachuting is not for you.”

 
Tom Turner

Men’s and Women’s Ministry

Bob and Pam Losey

Cross Kids & Youth

Leaders
Dan Weppner
Dan has attended The Cross since 2016. He serves as a Deacon, and leading the children & youth Sunday school program. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. He is married to Daphne, and they have four adult children. Dan just completed his 17th year at Calvary Christian Academy (28th overall in Christian education) teaching Bible, History, and elementary Physical Education. He has worked at recreational and sport camps for 20+ years, serving as director for 11 years. Dan also leads the sports segment of our Rejoice Summer Camp every year.
 
Janice & Charlie Alexander
Jessica Salas
Jessica has been at The Cross since 2022, and serves as a Youth Leader. Jessica graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts and Education. A certified art K-12 teacher, she has over 18 years of experience in teaching art to children in private and public schools. She has taught at Westminster Academy for the past 8 years. She is passionate about Jesus and art and enjoys sharing that with children. Jessica is highly trained in using a variety of mediums, and creates her own art in her free time. She is great with children and loved by her students. Besides, art, she loves to hike and travel.

Saturday Night Music Ministry

Lisa Thibodeau
Lisa and her husband Gene have been at The Cross since the inception in early 2012. She had previously spent many years in music ministry at Spanish River Church, as well as bringing that musical ministry to various community outreaches. At The Cross, She started as part of the worship team on Saturdays, and has been leading the Saturday night team for the past few years. Gene joins them on acoustic guitar each week.  Lisa’s gift and passion for worship is displayed by song choices of contemporary Christian music, contemporary hymns, as well as several original songs written by her. Her goal through worship is to stir every heart, hoping that they as a team will help draw God’s people closer to His heart. Lisa often says that leading worship  “is a privilege that I will never take lightly.” In addition to Saturday nights, you can frequently see Lisa on the Sunday morning worship team as well. 

Prayer Ministry

Meals and Care Ministry

Men’s Jail Ministry

Joe Miller and David Petley serve every Thursday night bringing The Word and The Love of God to our local men’s jail.

Quilters Group

Sports Ministry

Tech and Media Team

Brian, Donna, and Michael Hekman are our faithful weekly Live Stream video and audio technicians!

Dan Philips can be found each week managing the sound booth at The Cross.

First Impressions Team

The Cross has a great group of people on our FIT! 
Pictured here is TamiSue Delegal, who has been at The Cross since 2023.