Our Leadership

Bryce joined Cross Family Church as Associate Pastor in October 2020, and was confirmed as Senior Pastor on November 20, 2022. Prior to working at CFC, he served as Executive Pastor at Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora, CO, and as Senior Pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Indiana. A native of Jacksonville, Alabama, Bryce earned his Bachelor of Science from Auburn University in Agricultural Business & Economics, his Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before submitting to the Lord’s call to ministry, Bryce spent nine years working in the corporate world. Bryce is married to April and they are blessed to have two sons, Hamilton and Truett.

Favorite Verse: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

Danny was called to plant Cross Family Church in September 2018 and was asked to serve as a Trustee and Worship Director. Danny was called to salvation at the age of ten during a revival. He participated in and led an active youth program, was called to ministry service at the age of sixteen and continued serving in college through the BSU singing ministry. Danny has participated in lay service all of his adult life and was ordained as a deacon in 1995. 

Danny holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and has worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for thirty years as well as the Laser Industry for nine years. He and his wife, Esther, have been married for 20 years and have four children and five grandchildren. 

Favorite Verse: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

Aaron was called to plant Cross Family Church in September 2018 and was asked to serve as a Trustee. Aaron made a profession of faith and was baptized at a young age after watching a Christmas play at church. He felt called to the ministry in high school and in college began leading Sunday school/life groups and student groups. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and is currently an airline pilot. Aaron is married to Audie and they have two wonderful daughters, Adelyn and Bella. 

Favorite Verses: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3-5‬ ‭

In January 2024, Ted became a Pastoral Resident at CFC. Ted was raised in the Lutheran church but truly gave his heart to God in 1993 at a Promise Keepers Conference. Feeling called to work with youth and broken kids, he became a therapist in 2002. Since 2002, he has focused most of his ministry on assisting and supporting men through Youth for Christ, as a chaplain in a halfway home,and currently serves as a chaplain at 180 Ministries.Ted holds degrees from Colorado Christian University and Denver Seminary and is currently employed at Tripointe Homes. Ted and Debbie, his wife of 33 years, have one son, Joe.

Favorite Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.”

In September 2024, Cross Family welcomed Samuel as the newest Pastoral Resident. Raised in Las Vegas, NV as a part of a God-fearing family, Samuel accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Through the influence of his family and church community, God has continued to refine Samuel and has called him into ministry. Samuel has had the opportunity to lead college and discipleship ministries, serve in worship and media arts, and daily strives to make disciples while using his gifts to glorify God. Samuel feels strongly called into vocational ministry and is currently enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21, “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

 Jen became the Cross Family Kids Director in August 2022. At a very young age, she  heard the call of Christ to surrender her life and was saved and baptized the following Sunday. She feels blessed to have grown up in churches where people were taught to not only deepen their relationship with Christ through bible study, prayer, and worship but to also pour into others by volunteering in various ministries of the church and going out on mission. 

Jen holds the degree(s) Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Voice Performance, and Organ Performance from the University of Central Arkansas and Master of Music in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, and Sacred Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has been involved in ministry for many years, serving as a church musician, worship leader, children’s bible study leader, children’s ministries director, and event speaker. She is a Choir Director at a local private Christian high school and owns/operates a private lessons studio in Parker. She and her husband, Jimmy, have been married for 20 years and are blessed to be the parents of one daughter, Jillian.

Favorite Verses: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Mike began serving as the Cross Family Life Groups Director in September 2023. Mike came to Christ as a college sophomore through the witness of fellow college students. Soon after hearing solid Bible teaching, he sensed God’s call to preach and teach His Word. This call was confirmed through church involvement, as well as in ministry with Cru on his college campus. Currently retired, Mike has taught preaching in numerous seminaries, and has pastored churches in the United States and Canada. Mike has a Bachelor in Science from Cornell University and  a Masters in Sacred Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Mike has been married to his wife, Marie, for 49 years and they are blessed with two grown daughters, Kelly and Kristen. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandchildren.

Favorite Verses: 1 Timothy 1:15-16, "This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life."

Mary stepped into the role of Cross Family Kids Director in October 2024 but has been serving in Kids Ministry for several years. Mary grew up in a Bible-believing, Christ-following, church-going family and knew in her heart that she needed a savior at five years of age. With her mother’s guidance, she prayed to accept Christ into her life. Baptized at twelve years old, her faith grew exponentially in middle and high school through teaching and discipleship in her church youth group. Mary states that, “Life and ministry have always been interwoven for me because the Church has always been integral in my life.” With that in mind, Mary has always served in ministry in some capacity because she believes we are called to serve the body of Christ with our giftings whether or not we are lay or "official." Mary holds the degrees of BS in Health Education and BS in Nursing, RN, Certification in Nutrition, and currently works as a nutritionist at New Life Nutrition in Parker. Mary and her husband, Matt, have been blessed with five children: Chloe, Hannah, Jacob, Joshua, and Sarah.

Favorite Verse: Psalm 27:4 “One thing I have desired of the Lord and that I will seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold His beauty, and to meditate in His temple.”

Aaron and Audie were called to plant Cross Family Church in September 2018 and became the Cross Family Students Directors in the spring of 2020. Aaron made a profession of faith and was baptized at a young age after watching a Christmas play at church. He felt called to the ministry in high school and in college began leading Sunday school/life groups and student groups. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and is currently an airline pilot.

Audie surrendered her life to Jesus and was baptized in the 1st grade and has been walking with and growing in Jesus ever since. In college, she was able to serve as a discipleship leader for youth and college aged girls in various ministries. She taught an 11th grade youth girls Sunday school class immediately following college, served as a middle school girls discipleship leader in South Korea, and was a small group Bible study leader for 10th and 11th grade girls in Houston. Audie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) with endorsements in Math (7-12) and English (7-12). Audie taught elementary and middle school in the US and at an international school in South Korea before having children. Aaron and Audie have been married since 2010 and have two wonderful daughters, Adelyn and Bella.

Aaron’s Favorite Verses: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3-5‬ ‭

Audie’s Favorite Verses: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Matt became the Cross Family Men’s Director in April 2023. He came to faith in 1996 during high school, and felt a call to ministry almost right away. He started towards that end, but walked away from following the Lord for a period of time before coming back to Him, and His call of him to ministry in 2016. Matt never received a call to a specific role in ministry, but rather to be “useful to the Master” as it states in 2 Timothy 2:21. It is his desire to be useful that drives him daily now. Matt holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix, a Master's Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and currently serves as President of the Rocky Mountain Foundation. Matt and his wife of 22 years, Mary have been blessed with five children: Chloe, Hannah, Jacob, Joshua, and Sarah. 

Favorite Verse: “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.”  2 Timothy 2:21