Our Pastoral Team
Don Herren - Senior Pastor
Don has been the pastor at Cross Road Church since May of 2007.
He is passionate about lifting up the name of Jesus Christ through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. He completed his Master of Theological Studies degree at Midwestern Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Before coming to Scranton, he served as the pastor of student ministries at Country Acres Baptist Church in Wichita, KS for 9 years. Don grew up in Oklahoma and is a graduate of Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS. Before responding to God's call to ministry he was a teacher and coach in Goddard, KS .
He enjoys playing the piano, playing with his kids, and sports of all kinds.
He is married to Michele. They have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
You can call Pastor Don at 785-793-2431 or you may also contact him by e-mail at: dl.herren@gmail.com
Denver Ramsey - Associate Pastor / Youth Pastor
Denver has been the Youth Minister at CRCC since April of 2016.
He has a heart for making disciples and helping students live out their faith in Jesus. Denver hopes to spread the gospel to today's youth through discipleship ministry within the church by connecting students within the local schools and community to the church body.
Denver has an education degree from Emporia State University.
He enjoys sports and coaches track at his alma mater -Santa Fe Trail HS.
Denver is married to Rachael and they have a daughter and son.
Denver can be contacted at 785-220-7237 or you may also contact him by email at: denver.w.ramsey@gmail.com
David Weddle - Elder
David has served as an elder at CRCC since November of 2011.
He loves the church and the Word of God. He teaches Sunday School and Precepts and leads the Missions committee.
David has led the church through many times of growth and transition.
He enjoys sports and spending time with his granddaughters.
He is married to Leila. They have 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters, and 2 great grandsons.
Tom Shepard - Elder
Tom has served as elder at CRCC since March 2023.
He loves Jesus and the Scripture. He teaches Sunday School and serves as leader of the Personnel Committee.
Tom graduated from Northern Arizona University, and has a Master of Divinity Degree from Golden Gate Theological Seminary. Before coming to CRCC, he pastored 3 churches, and retired as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army.
He enjoys gardening & raising chickens.
He is married to Cathy. They has 4 sons, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.