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Willie Behrends - PastorJackie and I are Moreno Valley ‘natives’. We grew up in the valley and graduated from Moreno Valley High School. I’ve been a follower of Jesus Christ since I was 19 years old. We married in 1979 and have three grown children. We were in Youth Ministry for 25 years and spent five years ministering around the world full-time with students on Summer Mission Trips. Since 2003, I’ve been the Pastor here at Crosswinds, where we’ve been ministering since 1990. My passion is to introduce people to Jesus Christ, see them grow in their walk with Him, and release them to share their gifts and excitement with others!
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Paul Hodi - Associate PastorBorn and raised in Southern California, I’ve been a Christian since freshman year of high school! My wife Jolene and I have been happily married since 2007 and have four beautiful girls. We have seen God's blessing as we shoot for a Christ-centered family. In ministry, I have served as a worship director, jr. high, high school, and college pastor. My passion stems directly from my relationship with Jesus Himself. I want to have a full, vibrant, and abiding relationship with God and have others experience the same. My hope for CrossWinds is that we would be like that city on a hill Jesus talked about, which cannot be hidden, but shines God's light for all to see how good He is.
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Carol Sickmeier - Kids' Ministry DirectorIt wasn't until I moved to Southern California that I understood the lyrics that say it never rains in California. They weren't kidding. I'm married and have 3 adult children. I wasn't raised in a Christian home, but my life was changed through Kids' Ministry. My sweet neighbor brought me to church every Sunday around ages 9 and 10. It was in Ms. Donna's class that I made the decision to follow Christ. So, I understand the importance of Kids' Ministry and know that lives (no matter how young) can be forever changed and used to influence others.
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Ronaele Wolf - Ministry Development/ConnectionsCalifornia seemed like a foreign country to me when I arrived in 1980 from a small farming community in Wisconsin. Rick and I were married in '84 and have two grown children, Ryan and Riley. CrossWinds has been our home since the early '90's. For me, ministry is just FUN. Helping people make connections with God and others. Truly, it is a joy! Added to that, I have the privilege of working with leaders to develop ministry. This is the place that gets to the heart of what I love -- serving leaders, so they can accomplish all that God has called them to do. 'Hobbies’? Sitting with someone, sharing the deeper things about God's love, sipping on coffee...doesn't get much sweeter!
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Fred Snowden - Care MinistryI grew up in Beaver Falls, PA. I have been walking with Jesus Christ for the past 43 years. God has blessed my wife May and I with 2 children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. I have enjoyed the calling God has placed upon my life as a missionary, minister of care, Sunday school teacher, and elder. I hope to see God continue to use CrossWinds to reach out to our community and to the ends of the world.
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Mike Browning - Tech Ministry DirectorI was born in Ohio, and am a military brat. My father was in the Air Force and we moved every 3 years. I attended 5 High Schools in 4 years and have 2 High School diplomas. I was accepted to the Air Force Academy. However, I decided not to attend. I was introduced to God by my Grandparents at a very early age. I think I have always believed in God. However, it was made personal in 1982, when I moved to “Sunnymead”. I met my beautiful, smart, and God-fearing wife at church in 1983, We married in 1985. I earned my degree in Computer Science from Cal State San Bernardino. I have been working with computers since the mid 1970’s when I was Radio Shack manager. I love using Tech to further the message of Jesus. I became the Director of Technical Ministries here at Crosswinds in 1995. I retired from Cisco in 2017. My passion is to use my gifts in the Technical arena to further the kingdom of God.
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