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Get To Know Our Pastors and Support Staff

  • Johnny Walters, Senior Pastor - johnnywalters@crossroadsharrison.org


    Johnny has served as the lead pastor at CrossRoads for nearly 40 years, during which time he has repeatedly seen the miraculous hand of God at work in and through this fellowship. As a gifted storyteller, he loves to recount the many “God Stories” that continually happen at CrossRoads. Johnny is passionate about the grace and powerful love of God and diligently leads our congregation in creating a safe environment where the Truth of God’s Word can transform our lives and our world. 

     

    Johnny is a graduate of Gulf Coast Bible College (now called Mid America Christian University). Beginning in his teen years when he first sensed the Call of God on his life, Johnny has served faithfully in various ministry roles including: Revival Ministry, Pastor of Worship/Music Ministry, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and nearly 40 years as Lead Pastor.

     

    Johnny has a lifelong love of music that also led him to a successful career as a professional musician and owner of a music show in Branson, MO. On occasion you can still catch him having fun playing the piano and leading worship. 

     

    Johnny and his wife, Lisa, are honored to serve as a team in ministry.  They have a great time sharing life together, especially when they are active and enjoying the beauty of the Ozarks. 

     

    Johnny is blessed with two beautiful daughters, their husbands, and five amazing grandchildren.




    Lisa Walters, Senior Associate Pastor - lisawalters@crossroadsharrison.org


    Lisa has a passion for others to experience the love of Jesus at the deepest level possible and to follow Him in such a way that life is full of freedom and deep transformation. As a result of His profound touch on our lives, Lisa shares the infectious desire for God’s people to make Jesus known in the world!


    Lisa began serving at CrossRoads as a volunteer counseling minister and then joined the staff in 2008. She is a licensed, ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Depending on the specific needs of the church Lisa has served in many roles, including lead counseling pastor. Lisa currently serves as Senior Associate Pastor, with emphasis in Leadership Development and Executive Leadership, Christian Education, Spiritual Development, and Teaching.

     

    Prior to following God’s Call to vocational ministry, she served 20 years in public education in a variety of roles including: teacher, assistant principal, principal, as well as teaching at the collegiate level. Her education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Master’s Degree in Ed Admin and PhD in Biblical Counseling.

    Lisa is blessed to serve in ministry with her husband, Johnny, where they share a common passion for Christ’s Church. Their deep love for one another grows out of the deep and abiding love of Jesus. 

  • Senior Associate Pastor - paulbraschler@crossroadsharrison.org


    With nearly 30 years of ministry staff experience, including 17+ years at CrossRoads, Paul brings many skills and wisdom to the table. His role as Senior Associate Pastor includes responsibilities in Worship leadership, Executive Leadership Team, Teaching, Pastoral Care, and Senior Adult ministry.


    Paul’s favorite title is Worship Pastor, and he continues to grow a deep understanding of individual and corporate worship. It is his desire to help worshippers connect with God at a very intimate level. His love for people is contagious as is his passion for them to know the life changing love of Jesus.


    Paul comes from a ministry family. His father pastored for 28 years and retired from ministry in the Branson, MO area where they operated the Braschler Music Show for 23 years. Paul’s love for music and love for the Lord have led him down an incredible path of music and ministry. 


    Paul’s wife, Merissa, serves on the worship ministry team where they generously share their God-given musical gifts. They both have big hearts to love people with an overflow of God’s love, starting with one another, their children, grandchildren and also the world beyond.

  • rEYNA oDOM

    Director of Children's Ministry - reynaodom@crossroadsharrison.org


    Reyna and her husband, Matt, have been members of CrossRoads Community Church for over 18 years. God has had a plan all along for Reyna as she joins CrossRoads' staff as Director of Children’s Ministry.


    Reyna has a passion for serving, especially in children’s ministry where she has faithfully served in many roles and all age groups from nursery to youth. She has also traveled alongside CrossRoads ministry leaders for Church Camp over the years. Reyna is especially gifted in loving and encouraging kids as they grow in Christ, no matter their age or what they are doing together.


    Reyna graduated from St. Joe School and has lived in Harrison most of her adult life. She received her degree from Western Governors University in Business Management.


    Reyna and Matt are blessed with three daughters Taylor, McKayla and Sophia who keep them busy. They were also foster parents to many children in Boone and surrounding counties for several years and actively involved in the community. When they are not serving alongside their CrossRoads family, they enjoy vacationing, especially at amusement parks and relaxing in the pool.

  • Secretary/ Treasurer - samanthaharness@crossroadsharrison.org


    Samantha is a Harrison graduate, and has also received degrees in Marketing and Graphic Design from Missouri State University and MCCKC. After spending several years in Missouri, she is grateful for the work God has done to bring her back to her hometown.

    Samantha began attending CrossRoads in 2018 with her now-husband, Richard. In October 2019, she was baptized in the church by Pastor Johnny Walters, and he officiated Richard and Samantha’s wedding in November of the same year. CrossRoads has been a significant part of Samantha’s life since returning to Harrison, and as proof that God’s vision is far greater than our sight, she feels truly blessed to be able to serve the CrossRoads community as a member of the staff, which she joined in November of 2022. 

    Samantha and Richard are avid fans of the St. Louis Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks. They also enjoy being outdoors and working with their cattle and farm dog, Parker. Samantha also enjoys a number of creative hobbies utilizing her background in photography and design in her spare time.