Our Mission

Gather

Come as you are and worship with a community of believers from all walks of life. We strive to walk alongside each other with Christ as our leader.

Equip

An informal contemporary style, uplifting praise music, and daily life application sermons help to transform our lives.

Send

As we learn and grow together to find our purpose and meaning, we live out God's plan for us in the world.

Pastor
Pastor Rebecca Craig

Pastor Rebecca Craig is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska. She served from 2009-2015 at First Lutheran in Kearney, NE, and then from 2015-2024 at Immanuel Lutheran in Palm City, FL. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, and received her Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Prior to ministry, Pr. Rebecca worked in Story Development for Disney Feature Animation in Burbank, CA. While these two phases in life may seem very divergent, she has found art to be an integral part of her faith expression, and frequently leads classes and Bible studies that incorporate artistic endeavors. “I’m passionate about people finding ways to connect to the divine, whether that be through study, art, music, service, or ritual. A faith community should be one of the primary places people are able to experience the love of God, where we are the hands and feet of Christ that can bring healing and wholeness to their lives. At Crossroad, all are not merely welcome, but embraced.”

Meet the Congregational Council

President: Kelly Lotze

The Navy brought our family to Fleming Island in 2009 and we have been members of Crossroad since.
My husband Mark’s Navy career took us to some pretty cool places and we‘ve worshipped with Lutheran congregations in 6 states and 1 foreign country. We have 5 kids ranging in age from 11-29, and are the proud grandparents of one adorable granddaughter!
I love being able to serve our Lord and our Crossroad Family in our worship band! I can’t remember a time NOT being involved in church music. My mom said I began singing in the children’s choir when I turned 3!  This love of music, which started in my church, is what made me choose music education as my profession. I feel blessed (most days!) to be the music teacher at Paterson Elementary here on Fleming Island.


I feel thankful for Crossroad because it’s a friendly and joy-filled congregation where we worship our Lord, love and support each other, and take our ministries out into our community.
We’d love to have you join us!

Vice President: Liane Clark
Hey everybody! My name is Liane Clark. This community of Crossroad has been a vital part of my family's life for over 17 years now. My faith life has been challenged and grown so much throughout this time as I've made every effort to heed God's call to serve (even when I may not want to do what He calls me to!)

God has stretched and equipped me to lead in numerous ways including things like teaching Faith Formation classes, leading youth group, chaperoning summer camp and mission trips, serving on worship teams, hosting small group Bible study, leading our soup kitchen team, chairing our Call Committee and most recently, serving for the past 2+ years as your Church Council Vice-President. While it's not always easy to accept God's call to do things outside of our comfort zone, I have personally found there is no better way to grow in faith. I'm thankful for God's continued call to me to serve in ways that I don't always expect, and I'm honored and excited to continue to serve Him through service to our church family and our community.
Treasurer: Mike Danenberg

A 30 year Navy veteran, Emergency Medicine provider and member of Crossroad Lutheran since 2018.  Happily married for over 23 years with Lisa, a father of 3, originally from Chicago area until joined the Navy, and home in Florida since 2016. Looking forward to continued service and being an active member of our Crossroad family

Secretary: Cindy Gowin

I've been blessed to serve on council! This will be my third year. I'm a child of the most high! Amen.

Education: Lisa Lowe
Worship & Music: Jenny Winter

I have been a member of Crossroad since 2005. Serving on council as the Secretary for 4 years helped prepare me to serve as your Worship lead. This involves setting up worship team schedules, maintaining paraments, banners and other supplies needed. I feel very blessed to have many of you serving on teams and welcome all to join a team! Growing up as a pastor's daughter has set me up with a strong faith foundation. My servant heart is thankful for the opportunity to serve Crossroad Lutheran Church in many ways. 

Fellowship: Kelsey Pease
Evangelism: Florence Dadzie
When I am asked how I got on the Church Council, I just say "God moves in mysterious ways ". My family and I have been with Crossroad for about fourteen years.  Being on the Church Council was not on my radar.   However, everything changed in 2023.
Kelly approached me after first service and said "the Church Council wants me to lead Evangelism.  My answer was no.  She told me to think about it.  Two weeks later, she approached me again and I still said no.  She said, "I will email the constitution to you".
The next day my family and I went to Brooks Rehabilitation for physical therapy. As we were entering, we had a chat with one of the patients who was done with her therapy and was leaving.   A few minutes later she came back towards me and said "Florence, I have a message for you.   The Lord said you should continue to do His work and...."
I was shocked since she didn't know anything about the discussion between Kelly and me.   Her message made me change my mind.  How can I say no if I am being called to serve. 
Ten months into it and I still have a lot to learn from those who been there longer. It is humbling and challenging, but as a Methodist hymn goes: "Make you His service your delight. Our wants shall be His care".
Stewardship: Lynn Page

I’m one of the lucky ones that has enjoyed being part of the Lutheran church since childhood.  My grandfather, a Lutheran pastor, passed away before I was born but my grandmother was a true blessing. I went to a Lutheran school through fifth grade. My fondest memories of Christmas Eve was singing at church with classmates and getting a stocking full of fruit as a gift(simpler times) and getting to ring the church bells 🔔.
Ken & I are from Peoria, Illinois. After graduating from University of Illinois I worked as an advertising executive for a newspaper and a radio/tv station as well as getting my real estate license. I married my high school sweetheart. It’s hard to believe we recently celebrated our 47th anniversary.
Due to Ken’s job, we moved to the DC area for 7 years where our son was born. I worked as a surgical assistant at our veterinarian’s hospital until landing a job as a legal secretary just 5 blocks from the White House.  Prior to the Olympics, we relocated to Atlanta were I started working for 3 Hallmark stores and became an assistant manager. Since there were no Lutheran churches in our area, we attended a Methodist church where I trained as a Stephen Minister.
We settled on Fleming Island 25 years ago and I started working at the Headquarters library 2 weeks after it opened. Fourteen years later I retired.
Pastor Jim was at Crossroad when we first joined but it was pastor Ryan that encouraged me to get involved.  Since Ken was treasurer on council I wasn’t as intimidated to volunteer for Stewardship when Kelly asked me. That was 2 years ago. It wasn’t until joining Bible studies and helping at church that I truly understood you get
more out of church when you’re giving your time and not just your financial support.
I know pride can be a bad thing but I’m truly proud of all the ways our church supports the people in our community that need help. It feels really good knowing that this is what God wants from us and more.

Property: Joe Pechacek

Joe has been a member of Crossroad since 2016 when his family moved here from Texas, and has been the Property Team leader since 2020.  Having had a wide range of experiences working around the world and on every continent except Antarctica, Joe has slowed down a bit and currently works for The Home Depot.