About Crossroad

I became compelled to run for council for several reasons and here are the two most important:

1. During Covid, I had the idea of using the government checks to help children in our congregation or in Fleming Island.  Pastor Ryan liked the idea and put me in touch with Blessings in a Backpack.  I brought Blessings to Crossroad and we have supported Swimming Pen Elementary for four years.  I was asked asked to join the Blessings Advisory Board because of my passion for Blessings.  I will bring that passion to the church council and congregation.
2. Continue to use my 20 plus years experience as a business executive in finance  to assist in guiding the council in a doctrinal and productive path

I believe these qualities will serve the council and congregation in many ways.

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

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

Lisa Lowe has been on Church Council for the last two years heading the Education Committee.  She works full time for an Automobile Insurance Company working in the claims department.  She is married and has two grown children.  She is a native Floridian and was born and raised in South Florida and moved to North Florida from Miami, in 2014.   The generous and loving Crossroad Community has been a blessing in her life, and she loves to encourage our youth to grow in the word of God.

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. 

I’ve been a member of Crossroad Lutheran Church since 2018, and I’m honored to serve as the Fellowship Team Lead. I was drawn to Crossroad Lutheran because of the genuine sense of community I found here, and I truly believe that one of God’s greatest gifts to us is the fellowship we share with one another. I feel called to help bring people together, creating spaces where relationships can deepen and our faith can grow.

In addition to my role on the Fellowship Team, I’m also a member of the praise band and involved in the quilting ministry. I love using my musical gifts and creativity to serve the church, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with others in these ways.

Outside of church, I enjoy hiking, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time with my family and friends. I’m passionate about building community, both inside and outside the church, and I’m excited to see how God continues to work through our shared fellowship.

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.

I felt compelled to serve as the church property team lead because it offers a meaningful way to give back to a community that has significantly shaped my life and allows me to serve God through stewardship. The church has been a cornerstone of support, faith, and fellowship, and I see this role as an opportunity to ensure that its physical space continues to be a welcoming and well-maintained environment for all. Additionally, my involvement in scouting has instilled in me a sense of duty and service, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and leadership. By combining these values, I can contribute not only to the church’s needs but also fulfill a spiritual calling to serve God by caring for His house. This role allows me to be a role model for others in the community, including young scouts who are learning the importance of service, faith, and responsibility.