Tim Groos

Tim was born in New York, grew up in Colorado, and graduated high school in Virginia in 2008. He surrendered his life to Christ in 2009. In the following years, he obeyed the calling into full-time ministry.  After earning his associates degree at the local community college, he pursued both ministry and Biblical training in the Northeast.

In 2013, Tim met his wife, Emily. They were married one year later in 2014. They met serving the Lord and they l0ve serving the Lord together. They have three wonderful children, Annamarie, Liam, and Daniel.

Tim has a 1-year Bible Certificate from Word of Life Bible Institute and a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Northeastern Baptist College. Tim served as an Associate Pastor and Christian School Leader for 7 years in New England before coming to Crossroads in 2022.

Michael Carrel

Michael has been married to his wife, Katie, since 2013. The two met while attending Word of Life Bible Institute, and their relationship began a journey of ministry and service that has continued throughout their marriage.

Together, Michael and Katie have three children and are also raising their nephew, making family a very important part of their lives and ministry. Two of their children are autistic, an experience that has shaped their family and given them a unique perspective on caring for and serving others. 

In 2014, Michael and Katie moved from Michigan to Vermont to attend Northeastern Baptist College. While there, Michael completed both his bachelor's and master’s degrees in biblical studies and theology. During his education, he served as pastor of North Pownal Church for nine years. In 2025, he completed his Masters in Business Administration, further developing his understanding of leadership, organizational management, and administration. 

Michael is excited about this next chapter of ministry and the opportunity to serve alongside the people of Crossroads. He hopes to use the experiences and abilities God has given him to strengthen the ministries of the church, support Pastor Tim's leadership, and help Crossroads faithfully pursue what God has called it to do. Above all, Michael desires to serve Christ, love people, and be a faithful servant to the church.

Roy Arbogast

Ray grew up in Follansbee and received Jesus as Savior following high school graduation. In 1977 he graduated from Great Lakes Bible College in Lansing, Michigan.

Ray and wife Leanna were encouraged to attend Crossroads by son, Ben Ramsey and his wife Jaime, and have found a home and place to serve.

​

One of his favorite verses is Colossians 3:17.

Terry Blake

Terry was saved in April of 1973 at the age of 17. He married the love of his life, Ruth, in 1976 and they are the proud parents of two children, Nathan and Rachel. Terry and Ruth are blessed to have nine grandchildren.

Terry graduated from Shiloh Bible Institute in 1997. He has been involved in short-term missions since 1986, and founded Shepherd’s Gate Ministry in 1995.

Terry has a passion in encouraging believers everywhere that they have a destiny to fulfill in Christ and that God has placed gifts and abilities in each one to fulfill that mission.

Mike Scholl

Mike is a 1999 graduate of Edison. He lived in the Akron/Canton area for several years for school and work before moving back to the Ohio Valley.

He and his wife Tera have two children: Seneca and Brycen. Mike was saved at the age of 32, and he and his family came to Crossroads early in 2017 while searching for a new church.

Mike was baptized by Pastor Jeff that same year and developed a hunger for God's Word.

Mike serves in various areas within the church.

Roy Arbogast

In October of 2017, Roy was hired as full-time youth director. His vision for the youth is to send an army of teens into the community to change hearts and minds with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their motto is now, “Don’t amuse me but use me.”

Roy has been teaching since 1989 in community organizations, Sunday school classes, small groups, and eventually as a youth director.

Roy and his wife, Angela, have six kids of their own and a grandson. They have attended Crossroads since June 2014. Roy accepted Christ at a young age and grew
up serving his church and community. He studied business management in college until 1994 and owned his own business from 1996 until 2017. 

Bryan Carter

Bryan accepted Christ as a child at his home church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  He started serving in tech in Children’s Church at the age of 12.  After high school, he went to Mission,Texas to attend a discipleship program called Master’s Commission.  

After Master’s, he joined the staff of Heartland Community Church in Oklahoma City as the Audio Engineer.  After his dad passed away in January 2011, he moved back to Arkansas to help his mom. He met his wife, Brianna, shortly after. 

Bryan and Brianna were married on November 9th, 2013. They now have four beautiful children, Aderes, Benaiah, Mahaliah, and Azariah.

Shawn Price

Shawn has been involved in Upward Sports for more than 15 years, starting as a coach, then moving to commissioner, and has been the director for the past six years. Shawn hopes that Upward plants seeds in area children which will one day draw them to Jesus.

Shawn grew up in the church and was baptized in May of 1985 at The Ohio Valley Christian Center in Steubenville, Ohio.

Shawn has been married to Jaime for 21 years and has two children, Owen and Samantha

Charles Lingerfelt

Charles joined the Crossroads staff in 2019.

He grew up in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and accepted Christ at a young age. He recognized the call to ministry in 2005 and has been serving the Lord faithfully ever since. He earnestly desires to reach the lost, heal the broken, and teach others to do the same.

Charles met his wife, Amy, while attending John Brown University. Together, the Lord has blessed them with two sons, Noah and Samuel.

Charles has a Bachelor of Sciences in General Music with a minor in Worship Arts from John Brown University and a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Central Christian College of the Bible.

Kristina Gabel

Kristina is originally from the Philadelphia area where she grew up in church.

She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the age of twelve. She is a graduate from Liberty University with a degree in women’s ministry and served as a youth minister before coming to Crossroads.

She moved to Wintersville in the winter of 2020. She is passionate about introducing children to Jesus and has a particular heart for children with special needs.

Samantha Kennedy

Sam grew up in Richmond and graduated from Edison High School in 2004. She met her husband, Devin, in 2014, and the two were married in May 2016. Together they have been blessed with two children, James and Gracie.

​

After overcoming Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the second time, Sam found her faith in 2020 and has been passionately pursuing the Lord ever since. She has been attending Crossroads Christian Church for the past year and was baptized on May 2, 2026.

​

In her free time, Sam loves spending time with her family and friends.

Nichole Northcraft

Nichole Northcraft serves as the Director of Women's Ministry, where she is committed to encouraging and supporting women in their walk with God.

​

Nichole is also part of the worship team, where she ministers through music alongside her husband, Jaime Northcraft. She is a passionate advocate for her special needs family and actively volunteers with Special Connections, a ministry committed to serving individuals with special needs.

​

A proud parent of three children—Madison, Selah, and Israel—and a grandmother of one, Nichole, her husband, and their family reside in New Cumberland, WV.

Julie Artman

Julie joined the Crossroads team in 2007. She was saved at the age of twelve and was baptized at Crossroads in July of 2006.  

Julie has an Associate's degree in Medical Technology from Jefferson Technical College and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Wheeling Jesuit University.   

She is married to Elder, Curt Artman, and enjoys canning fresh fruits and vegetables from her garden.

Amber Wade

Amber grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio and has lived in Killeen, Texas and Fort Riley, Kansas.  

Amber accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1996 at the age of 15.  

Married her Junior High Sweetheart Derek in 2000 after meeting in 1992. They have three children, Justin, Blaine, and Mikayla.  Two daughter-in-laws Amber and Sierra.  And they have three grandchildren, Addalyn, Scarlett and Dale.

She started attending Crossroads in 2019.

Amber graduated from EGCC in 2024 with her Associate's Degree in Accounting. Amber has future plans of returning to college to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Jodi Clark

Hi! I'm Jodi - I'm a mom of four and grandmother of two, and have been married for 29 years. God has always been a part of my life, since before I was a even a teenager. My parents, my brother, and I sang in churches since I was 13 - my brother and I still do!

​

I was saved at 12, and shortly after I just followed what my mom said - sort of riding her coat tails and not letting my spiritual life be MY spiritual life - never realizing how much I needed my own personal relationship with Jesus.

​

About 10 years ago, I found that relationship, my own love for Jesus. Through my own heart, I now serve Jesus. I know Him. I know His voice.

​

I love my Lord and I always want him in my life. He is my dad and my friend, my help and my discipline. I love my Lord and I know He loves me.

​

Today I have a new ministry for Him - not singing but through cleaning. Every client I've had, I've talked to them about Jesus!

​

My God has been nothing but faithful!

Jess Conrad

Jess gave her life to Christ in May of 2023 and was baptized at Crossroads just a few months later in August. She married her husband, J.M., in September of 2011, and together they are raising their three awesome kids, Archer, Theo and Ellie.

Jess joined the Crossroads staff in September of 2024 and also serves as the director of the Judgement House ministry. Outside of her ministry work, she’s also a licensed real estate agent in both Ohio and West Virginia.

Jess enjoys anything that allows her to be creative, especially event planning, graphic design, and volunteering at the church. She also loves gardening and spending time with her family. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5–6, which reminds her to trust the Lord in all things and lean not on her own understanding.