Staff Team

Brad Evangelista

Brad Evangelista
Lead Pastor/Elder

Originally from California, Brad moved to the Columbus area after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1993. He met his wife, Jennifer, while stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. Since marrying in 1994, he and Jennifer have had four children.

He received a Master’s of Divinity from the King’s Seminary in 2006. Brad has been in pastoral ministry since 1998.

Brad is in the office throughout the week. To schedule time with him please e-mail Robert Ward (robert[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com).

Reynold Counts

Reynold Counts
Elder, Administration

In addition to being one of CrossPointe’s elders, Reynold helps oversee the church’s finances. He also serves the church with his teaching and leadership. In particular, he enjoys ministering to men and young couples.

Originally from the Atlanta area, he and his wife, Danielle, have two sons.

Reynold received his bachelor’s degree from Berry College in Rome, Ga., and later obtained a master’s degree from Georgia State University. In addition to serving the church, Reynold works for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

His e-mail address is reynold[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

Wayne Shealy

Wayne Shealy
Pastor

Wayne helps oversee pastoral care & counseling, spiritual formation & discipleship and oversight of our children’s rooms.

He and his wife, Beth, are from South Carolina, where they both graduated from Clemson University. The two married in 2003 and have two daughters.

Wayne has served various churches as well as Clemson’s chapter of Cru, and he holds master’s degrees in Divinity and Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology there as well.

Wayne is in the office throughout the week. His e-mail address is wayne[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

Will Hawk

Will Hawk
Pastor

Will’s primary focus is CrossPointe’s children and youth. He desires to reach students where they are and lead them in a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ by preparing them not only to withstand the world but to impact it for the gospel.

He and his wife, Karan Anne, have considerable experience in youth ministry. Since being married in 2005, the two have two boys.

Will received his bachelor’s from Columbus State University and is currently a student at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta. He has been in youth ministry for more than 10 years.

Will is in the office throughout the week (except Thursdays). His e-mail address is will[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

Paul Fincher

Paul Fincher
Worship leader

Paul coordinates the music, media and tech team during CrossPointe’s Sunday worship services. In addition to leading the team, he plays guitar and sings. Paul’s leadership and many gifts are a blessing to CrossPointe.

He and his wife, Becca (also on staff), were married in 2007.

He received his bachelor’s in Communications from Columbus State University and master’s in business management from Troy University. In addition to serving the church, Paul works for Cricket Wireless.

Paul does not have an office schedule, but he can be contacted at paul[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

Becca Fincher

Rebecca Fincher
Staff Accountant

Rebecca and her husband, Paul, have been part of CrossPointe since its beginning. She now serves the church by managing finances and our children’s nursery.

Born and raised in Columbus, she graduated from Columbus State University in 2007 with a bachelor’s in Accounting. She and Paul have been married since 2007.

Becca is in the office throughout the week. Her e-mail address is becca[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

Robert Ward

Robert Ward
Pastoral Assistant

Having been “the intern” at CrossPointe for several summers, Robert now serves the pastors, especially Brad, by managing schedules, editing documents and administrating various classes.

He also leads the church’s young adults (the 18–25 years old variety).

Robert graduated from the University of Georgia in 2010 with a bachelor’s in Public Relations. He and his wife, Sigourney, have been married since May 2011.

Robert is in the office throughout the week. His e-mail address is robert[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

Amy Landeg

Amy Landeg
Administrative Assistant

Amy oversees various tasks around the office, especially the organization and planning of many events. Military families are also encouraged to contact her for information about the church and Columbus.

She and her husband, Bob, are from Cleveland, Ohio, and moved with the Army to Fort Benning, Ga. They have been at CrossPointe since 2009.

She is in the office Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Her e-mail address is amy[at]insidecrosspointe[dot]com.

What’s Going On

Feb 8

High School Youth

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Feb 9

Young Adult Gathering

7:00pm - 9:00pm


Verse of the Week

"By steadfast love and faithfulness is iniquity atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil."

Proverbs 16:6

Service Time and Location

10:30 a.m., Sundays

2301 Airport Thruway, Suite B
Columbus, GA 31904

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