PLAN YOUR VISIT

Going to a new church is not always easy. So, here are some steps for you to make your first visit to Crossroads a pleasant one!

1. RELAX » Make yourself at home! Come as you are! You can dress up or dress down. Be yourself! Park in the First Time Guest spots in the front of the church. Grab some coffee and/or a donut at our coffee bar. Feel free to participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

2. DROP OFF THE KIDS » We provide safe, exciting, age-appropriate experiences for your children (infant through 5th grade). Sign them in at the Children’s Registration area in the gym. The greeters can help direct you at the front doors.

3. FILL OUT THE CARD » When you enter the worship center, you will receive a program. Please fill out the response card and place it in the offering bucket during the worship service. This will help get you connected! If you are a first time guest, exchange your filled out card for a FREE First Time Guest GIFT at the Welcome Desk!

4. ATTEND OUR NEWCOMER'S DINNER » Once a month, on Tuesday evenings we provide newcomers an opportunity to meet the Crossroads staff in a non-formal dinner setting. You will be given an opportunity to hear from each of our pastors and will also be given a tour of our facilities.

SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
9:00AM & 11:00AM

LOCATION

CROSSROADS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
2750 ROGERS AVE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043

MEMBERSHIP CLASS SIGN UP

Are you interested
in becoming a member of Crossroads?

Please contact Pastor Tim Brooks to chat!

We hold membership classes periodically throughout the year.

OUR MISSION

To make Christlike disciples by encountering God, embracing community, experiencing service, and engaging our world.

OUR VISION

To share the Good News of Jesus Christ with people who live within the vicinity of Ellicott City and help each one to become a Follower (not a Fan) of Christ by living out these four values:

1. Encounter God

2. Embrace Community

3. Experience Service

4. Engage Our World

Who are the Nazarenes?

Jesus was called a Nazarene because his boyhood home was in the town of Nazareth. The followers of Jesus were called Nazarenes and the Apostle Paul, on trial for his life, was accused of being the ringleader of the sect of the Nazarene. Of course, Jesus did not found any denomination, but because we bear His name it is held in deep respect by us who are members of the Church of the Nazarene. The supreme desire of all Christians should be to be like Jesus. His teachings form the basis of our doctrine, and His life, our example.

The Church of the Nazarene has spread the good news about Jesus for over a century, and we are known for seeking social justice for those in need, being a center of spiritual growth and transformation for countless communities, and being a place where those called to ministry can find training and support. With over 28,000 congregations in 159 world areas, our vision and mission embraces the globe. Crossroads is one of those congregations, and we invite you to learn more about what makes the Church of the Nazarene unique.

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FOR AN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR DOCTRINAL BELIEFS, CLICK HERE

Timothy Brooks - Lead Pastor

Tim has been a lead pastor since 2007. Before that, he served two separate churches as a youth pastor. He has earned a bachelors degree (Olivet Nazarene University), two masters degrees (Theology, Olivet, and Divinity, Nazarene Theological Seminary), and a doctorate (Nazarene Theological Seminary). Tim loves anything competitive, especially baseball and soccer related. He is married to Charryse (who is a teacher), his high school sweetheart and they have two lovely daughters, Mackenzie and Claire. When Tim is not working, you can most likely find him on an athletic field working with his girls and other community children developing a passion and skills for sports.

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Norman Huffman - Executive Pastor

Norman joined the Crossroads staff is 2013 after moving to Maryland from Monterey California. While at Crossroads Norman has served as Small Groups and Family Ministries Pastor as well as Executive Pastor. Norman is married to Lorene Huffman who retired from the United States Air Force in 2016. Together they have been stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii and Monterey, California and have two children Madelyn and Thomas. Norman attended George Fox University where he received his M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling, and Lubbock Christian University where he completed his M.A. in Ministry. Norman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.

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Jesse Happel - Youth Pastor

Pastor Jesse is a 1998 graduate of Liberty University, and the Pastor of Young Adults at Crossroads. He has been in full time Christian ministry for 18 years, including the past 9 as a pastor. He has a passion for helping students go deeper in their personal walks with God during their teen years. He enjoys pizza, the WWE, & video games. Jesse’s incredible wife Kiley is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute & Towson University, and she is heavily involved in serving in the youth ministry as well. The Happels adore their two children, Declan and Adelyn, who also love Jesus with all of their hearts, and make Jesse laugh nonstop.

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Lynn Brooks - Children's Pastor

A southern girl from Kentucky, Lynn Brooks joined the Crossroads staff in May of 2017. She, along with Jay, her husband and best friend, oversee Children's and Family Ministries. These high school sweethearts hit the ground running in building their own family, and have over 25 years of marriage and ministry experience as church planters, worship leaders, youth and children's leaders. Lovers of kids, it's no surprise they have a tribe of their own; Lauren, Aaron, Rebekah, Alex, and Ella, a son-in-love-Michael, and a grandbaby named Cody, who has recently hijacked their hearts. In their spare time, Lynn and Jay can be found hacking (knocking down) walls, ripping out old flooring, and experiencing the other endless joys of renovating to their home in the Catonsville area. Like their house, their lives have been a fixer upper story from the start, which is why they are passionate about seeing the hearts and lives of other families reclaimed, restored, and released into their unique Kingdom purpose.

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Richard Brash - Community Engagement Pastor

Pastor Richard joined the Crossroads staff in November 2015. He and his wife Karen have attended and served at Crossroads since August 2004. Richard’s quiver is full with 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and one on the way in December 2015. Richard worked in the corporate world until he started his consulting business in August 2012. The transition into ministry started in earnest when Richard answered the call to get ready in April 2014. Last May, Richard and his family went to Curaçao to begin a new work of the Church of the Nazarene on that Island. Richard’s role at Crossroads is to help mobilize the church community to engage the community outside the church. By being the hands and feet of Christ, the church will become a parable of Jesus in our community and the world.

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Nan Jefferies - Pastor of Congregational Care

Nan and her husband Dan arrived at Crossroads in the summer of 2011 and knew right away that the Nazarene church would be their home. Nan received her Nazarene Ministers District License in April 2018 and serves at Crossroads with Pastoral Care and Discipleship. She loves praying with and for people and their needs and walking alongside others on their journey with Christ. This includes visitation in homes and hospitals and mentoring young moms at Crossroads “MOPS” program. Married for 30+ years, they have served in a wide variety of ministries throughout their married life.

Dan and Nan have also seen God’s grace in healing their own lives and marriage, which gives them both a passion for marriage ministry. They especially desire to see husbands and wives deepen their love for God and each other with a servanthood mindset. They call this “discipleship in the context of Christian marriage.”

Loving on their 4 grown children and their families, including 4 grandchildren, working on the “Jefferies Palace,” gardening, and being out in nature makes for some pretty good downtime.

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Jeff Tavares - Small Groups Pastor

Jeff returned to Crossroads in April 2019 after serving two years as an Associate Pastor at a nearby Nazarene church. From 2011 to 2017 Jeff served Crossroads as a board member and small group leader. Jeff has a passion for discipleship and small group ministries. He greatly values the relationships, care and community that is uniquely fostered in these smaller settings.

Jeff and his wife Karen have been married 32 years and have two children, Tyler and Alexandra (Lexii), and two granddaughters. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the U. S. Naval Academy and a master’s in computer and telecommunications systems from the Naval Postgraduate School. He served eleven years as a Marine Officer before beginning his current career in systems engineering and project management. Jeff enjoys a wide variety of extracurricular activities, to include watching football, listening to classic rock from the 70s and 80s and reading history.

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Chris Beck - Children's Ministry Assistant

Chris joined the Crossroads staff in June 2015. Her start in children’s ministry began as a teen in the United Brethren Church, where her father was a pastor. Chris began her volunteer ministry at Crossroads with VBS in 2003, and has served in various roles throughout the church since. Chris has worked for HCPSS as a substitute teacher and as a Para Educator in Special Education. Her husband, Jake, is her biggest supporter and encourager in life. Together they have the pleasure of raising two fun-loving girls, Sydney and Avery. During her down time, Chris enjoys reading, decorating, cheering on her girls at sporting events, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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Doreen Armstrong - Office Administrator

Doreen joined the Crossroads Staff in 2017. She has served at Crossroads for over 15 years in various capacities (Women’s Ministry leader, Small Group leader, Church Board member, Children’s ministry volunteer, Mentor, Music Ministry). Doreen has over 25 years of corporate experience in Accounting and Commercial Insurance. Her passion is to see women reading and studying the Bible and growing in their personal relationship with Jesus. Doreen is married to Steve and has one son, Kyle. In her spare time, Doreen enjoys reading and playing the cello.

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Mason Wingate - Food Service Manager

Mason Wingate currently serves as Crossroads’ Food Services Manager. He remembers as a little boy in the kitchen watching his mother prepare delicious meals for her family. He then developed a passion for cooking himself and helped his mother whenever he was needed. With over 30 years of experience in the culinary field, Mason has been able to work with some of the world’s finest chefs. In 2013, he received his certification as a ServSafe Manager, from the Restaurant Association of Maryland. He enjoys catering and sees it as an important ministry in the church. He also loves preparing various dishes for his wife Rita. Mason continues to serve God’s people, with both natural and spiritual food.

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Heather King — Administrator of Worship Arts

Heather joined the Crossroads staff in the fall of 2018 to support the organization of the worship arts team. She has attended Crossroads since 2010, serving on the worship team as a keyboardist, leading small groups, and organizing VBS during the summer. A graduate of Messiah College (BS Special/Elementary Education) and Nova Southeastern University (MS Brain-Based Teaching/Learning), Heather was a special educator in Montgomery County Public Schools for 8 years before shifting to a career at home. Heather lives in Catonsville with her husband Christopher, a mechanical engineer, and daughter, Lydia, a spunky preschooler. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, baking, sewing, and taking in live music.

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