Kevin Jones
Kevin M. Jones, serves as the Dean of the College of Education at Cedarville University. He began his career as a first grade teacher and has taught in various K-12 and post secondary settings. He also serves as a lay pastor at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Ohio. Prior to St. John’s, he served as a lay Pastor, second grade Sunday School teacher, and Adult Discipleship Teacher at Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY. His longing is to see fathers build resilient sons and to see Christian teachers and leaders influence the lives of students nationally and internationally, both teaching and leading to the glory of God. He and his high school sweetheart, Demica, have three children: Kennedi, Kevin Jr, and Karsynn.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. A Kentucky native, he is a graduate of WKU (where he met his wife, Kacy) and Southern Seminary (MDiv, PhD). Tim is an artist and an avid runner. He loves the beach, pizza, and singing loud in his car. You can check him out on Instagram (serm0n8r), Twitter (@Sermonator), and Facebook (Tim Harris, also @TimothyWadeHarris).
Kris Billiter
Kris is Senior Pastor at Eastpoint Community Church, a part-time travel agent, and the Chaplain for the Jeffersontown Fire Department. He has been married to Angie for 20 years and has a 16-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son. He graduated from WKU in 2002 and holds a Masters of Divinity from Southern Seminary and a DMin from Beeson Divinity School. Kris has been a part of the Crossings family for many years. As a former staffer, Kris is thrilled to still be involved with Crossings 20 years later.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. A Kentucky native, he is a graduate of WKU (where he met his wife, Kacy) and Southern Seminary (MDiv, PhD). Tim is an artist and an avid runner. He loves the beach, pizza, and singing loud in his car. You can check him out on Instagram (serm0n8r), Twitter (@Sermonator), and Facebook (Tim Harris, also @TimothyWadeHarris).
Kris Billiter
Kris is Senior Pastor at Eastpoint Community Church, a part-time travel agent, and the Chaplain for the Jeffersontown Fire Department. He has been married to Angie for 20 years and has a 16-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son. He graduated from WKU in 2002 and holds a Masters of Divinity from Southern Seminary and a DMin from Beeson Divinity School. Kris has been a part of the Crossings family for many years. As a former staffer, Kris is thrilled to still be involved with Crossings 20 years later.
Jamus Edwards
Jamus Edwards (Ph.D.) serves as the Pastor for Preaching & Vision at Pleasant Valley Community Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and as a doctoral supervisor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Kevin Jones
Kevin M. Jones, serves as the Dean of the College of Education at Cedarville University. He began his career as a first grade teacher and has taught in various K-12 and post secondary settings. He also serves as a lay pastor at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Ohio. Prior to St. John’s, he served as a lay Pastor, second grade Sunday School teacher, and Adult Discipleship Teacher at Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY. His longing is to see fathers build resilient sons and to see Christian teachers and leaders influence the lives of students nationally and internationally, both teaching and leading to the glory of God. He and his high school sweetheart, Demica, have three children: Kennedi, Kevin Jr, and Karsynn.
Matt Joiner
Originally from Channahon, IL, Matt Joiner grew up in church but did not become a Christian until he was 20 years old. Shortly after he began following Christ, he felt God calling him to full-time ministry. In 2007 Matt moved to Louisville, KY, where he attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, receiving his Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries. During his studies at Southern, Matt became the Student Pastor at a local church and served in that role for 10 years. During his second year at Southern, he married the love of his life, Erin. Matt and Erin have two daughters, Ezra Mae and Ivy Louise, who are an absolute joy and blessing. Matt has also served as a discipleship pastor for 6 years (2017-2023) and has recently planted a church (April 2023). Also, he is back at Southern Seminary in the final stages of completing his D.Ed.Min in Biblical Counseling. He is passionate about Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. He desires to see every Christian do their part for the Great Commission by sharing their faith and making disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
Nic Allen
After more than 15 years in Nashville, Middle TN is happily home. With a Bachelors degree in Applied Communication from Appalachian State University and Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Baptist University, I’ve served the local church in a variety of ministry positions. In 2007, I joined the Rolling Hills Community Church team and have continue to grow and learn, as I serve with a great group of ministers and friends. I am passionate about helping families grow to know God and follow Jesus. It’s a privilege to witness the work of God in the lives of everyone here at Rolling Hills. I’m happily married to Susan and am a proud dad to Lillie Cate, Nora Blake and Simon. Every day is made better with family and Sunny, our Golden Doodle.
Hershael York
Dr. Hershael W. York is the Senior Pastor of the Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky and the Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Dr. York is co-author with Bert Decker of Speaking with Bold Assurance, a book that guides Christians in effective communication, and Preaching with Bold Assurance. Preaching Today has included him among North America’s most effective preachers. His articles have appeared in many journals and magazines, and he is a popular conference speaker in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America.
Caleb Davis
Caleb Davis has a passion for preaching and teaching the Word of God, and to see students follow Jesus! He served in local church student ministry for 15 years before transitioning into Education. He currently serves as 7th and 8th Grade Bible Teacher at Whitefield Academy in Louisville, KY. Caleb holds a BS in Student Ministry and a MDiv in Apologetics. He and his wife Courtney live in Louisville, KY with their two boys; Elliot (5) and Theo (1). He loves coffee, reading good books, and spending time with his family.
Hershael York
Dr. Hershael W. York is the Senior Pastor of the Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky and the Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Dr. York is co-author with Bert Decker of Speaking with Bold Assurance, a book that guides Christians in effective communication, and Preaching with Bold Assurance. Preaching Today has included him among North America’s most effective preachers. His articles have appeared in many journals and magazines, and he is a popular conference speaker in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America.