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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.

Trent along with his wife Sarah and their three children reside in Campbellsville, Kentucky where he has served at Campbellsville University for the past 15 years in a variety of Student Affairs roles, now currently as the University Minister. God has directed Trent in various ministry roles including youth, children, college and senior pastor ministries. Summer camp played a major role in Trent’s spiritual development, and he cherishes any opportunity to preach the Gospel.

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 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.

Jared Kennedy serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. He is series editor for the TGC Hard Questions series of booklets and the author of Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, and with Kevin Hippolyte and Trey Kullman, Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family Discipleship. He and his wife, Megan, live with their three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky, where they are members of Sojourn Church Midtown.

Jamie was called into ministry at 18 years old and spent the next two decades preaching at student camps, working at churches, and training for ministry. A little more than 10 years ago, Jamie planted a church near Annapolis. Now he pastors that church and works as the Send Network’s State Director for Church Planting in MD/DE. When he’s not working, he is probably reading, watching cooking shows, eating tacos, or hanging out with his family.

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 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.

Randall is the Associate Pastor for Students and Evangelism at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. He is married to Bethany, is the proud Dad of Evangeline and Juliana, and Shepherd. Randall enjoys pranks, cycling, hiking, golf, reading biographies, laughter, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Trent along with his wife Sarah and their three children reside in Campbellsville, Kentucky where he has served at Campbellsville University for the past 15 years in a variety of Student Affairs roles, now currently as the University Minister. God has directed Trent in various ministry roles including youth, children, college and senior pastor ministries. Summer camp played a major role in Trent’s spiritual development, and he cherishes any opportunity to preach the Gospel.

Jared Kennedy serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. He is series editor for the TGC Hard Questions series of booklets and the author of Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, and with Kevin Hippolyte and Trey Kullman, Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family Discipleship. He and his wife, Megan, live with their three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky, where they are members of Sojourn Church Midtown.

Randall is the Associate Pastor for Students and Evangelism at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. He is married to Bethany, is the proud Dad of Evangeline and Juliana, and Shepherd. Randall enjoys pranks, cycling, hiking, golf, reading biographies, laughter, and the Dallas Cowboys.

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).