Ministers
Senior Pastor
Rob Mullins
Native Memphian Over 45 years in ministry Served at churches in Tennessee and Texas B.S. in Education, Memphis State University, 1978 MRE, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1983 Serving as Senior Pastor, Crossroads Baptist Church, since its founding in March 2009 Rob has been married for 42 years to Vicki. They have two children Ryan Mullins (Anne) and Amber Bosman (Winna) as well as six grandchildren: Max, Ella, and Phinley Mullins; Zion, Judah, and Levi Bosman. Rob and Vicki love investing…
Minister of Music
Dr. Jim Whitmire
Worship Leader for over 60 years Ordained Minister for 48 years Married to Linda Dooley for 55 years 6 children, 9 grandchildren; Retired several times Also teaching full-time at Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary First produced “The Singing Christmas Tree” in 1976, with a record attendance as high 56,000. Introduced an Easter program, “Living Pictures”, in 1981 which evolved into “The Memphis Passion Play” In 1984, began an annual patriotic program, “Celebrate America” Under his direction Bellevue Baptist Church choirs…
Executive Pastor
Drew Gay
Union University – Jackson, TN Bachelor of Arts, Communications/ Business/Music with Honors, May 1987 Memphis State University – Memphis, TN 1988-1989 Work towards MBA Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – Ft. Worth, TX, Masters of Church Music, May 1994 Previously served as Director of Music/Programming – Belle Aire Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, TN
Business/Operations Administrative Officer
Andrew McKinney
University of Memphis – Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, 2003 IT & A/V volunteer at Crossroads since 2009 Joined the Crossroads’ staff in 2017
Preschool Ministry Director
Melodi Brewer
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Education minor, Union University Over 20 years of experience volunteering with children (Sunday School teacher, childcare, Awana leader, VBS) Nineteen years experience as an educator Married to Phillip; 3 children
Facilities and Event Assistant
Joey Cupp
Finance Office Manager
Cathy Donahoo
Bachelor of Accountancy University of Mississippi 25 years of experience working in accounting including 8 years in church accounting 13 years as substitute teacher at Collierville Middle School Math tutor 3rd grade Sunday School teacher Hope Church Memphis Married to Ron for 36 years 6 children and 3 grandchildren Favorite scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29:11
Executive Assistant to the Pastor
Ruth Ann Shelton
MS in Education: Instructional Design and Technology, Walden University, 2013 Paralegal Certification, 2007 BS in Special Education, Texas Women’s University, 1975 Graphic Artist Web Designer Instructional Designer Project Management Twenty-five plus years experience as a public, private, home school educator Prior experience as director of communications and media for Global Ministries Foundation, faith-based 501(c)3. Prior experience as director of a faith-based performing arts center with over 400 students.
Children’s Ministry Director
Music Ministry Assistant
Scott Sturtevant
Pianist, composer, arranger and orchestrator BA in Music Performance, Pensacola Christian College, 1989 Music Associate/ 2nd Pianist – Bellevue Baptist Church (1992-2002) Freelance Musician, accompanist, arranger/composer (2002 to present) Pianist, Eudora Baptist Church, Memphis (2002-2013) Musical Director for the Orpheum Theatre’s High School Musical Theatre Awards since 2010 Published: “Worship the King,” a collection solo piano arrangements, published by Lillenas (2005) Honors: Outstanding Creative Collaboration, 2014 High School Musical Theatre Awards (Musical Director), Orpheum Theatre, Memphis Married to Karen since 1995