Staff Team
Brad Evangelista
Lead Pastor/Elder
Originally from California, Brad came to the Columbus area via the U.S. Army in 1993. While stationed at Ft. Benning, he met his wife Jennifer who is a native of Columbus. They have been married since 1994 and have four children. Brad graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1993. He has been in pastoral ministry since 1998 and received a Master of Divinity degree from the King's Seminary in 2006.
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Will Hawk
Student Minister
Will and his wife, Karan Anne, bring considerable youth ministry experience to CrossPointe's young people. A Columbus native, Will graduated from Columbus State University and has been in youth ministry for eight years. Will has a passion to reach students where they are and lead them in a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. He prepares them not only to withstand the world but to impact it for Jesus' Kingdom. Will and Karan Anne recently had their first child in November 2008.
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Reynold Counts
Elder
Reynold oversees CrossPointe's administrative and financial aspects and brings his teaching and leadership gifts to bear on the church's ministry. Originally from the Atlanta area, Reynold and his wife, Danielle, have two sons. Reynold received his Bachelor's Degree from Berry College in Rome, Ga. He later obtained a Master's from Georgia State University. In addition to serving the church, Reynold works for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. His passion is ministering to men and young couples.
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Paul Fincher
Worship leader
Paul has been leading worship for youth groups and young adult ministries for the past eight years. On any given Sunday, you may see him leading worship from the guitar, playing the keyboard, or singing a song he has written. Paul's leadership and many gifts are a blessing to CrossPointe. He graduated from Columbus State University with a communications degree, and he married his wife, Rebecca, in 2007.
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Hollie Farmer
Office Administrator
Hollie and her husband, Robby, relocated to Columbus in 2006 and began attending CrossPointe in 2007. Hollie and Robby met at their alma mater, Troy University, through Campus Outreach Ministry and married in 2003. A native of Pelham, Ala., Hollie's degree is in public relations. She handles all things administrative for CrossPointe.
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Robert Ward
Staff Intern
Robert, a public relations major at the University of Georgia, has been a member of CrossPointe since 2008. His summer internship includes sermon preparation, office duties, and article writing.
