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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 Pastorpaul@cwcmv.orgBorn 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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Ronaele Wolf - Ministry Development/ Connectionsronaele@cwcmv.org
California seemed like a foreign country to me when I arrived in 1980 from a small farming community in Wisconsin. Rick and I have been married since '84 and have two grown children, Ryan and Riley. Moreno Valley became our home soon after marriage, while CrossWinds became our family in the early 90’s.
For me, ministry is just FUN. I get to help people discover their spiritual gifts and passions and lead them to a place to serve that aligns with how God wired them. I, also, get to meet new people and help them make connections that will bring growth and encouragement in their walk with Jesus. When I’m asked what my ‘hobbies’ are, it’s always been people and coffee; both things that I wish I had more time to enjoy. Some of my sweetest moments have been sitting with someone over a cup of coffee and sharing how much we are loved by God and that He has great plans that we get to be part of. |
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Stacy Coronado - Children's Ministry DirectorI was born and raised in Whittier, California, where I grew up in a Christian home and attended Christian school through 8th grade. My parents and I moved to Moreno Valley in 1989. My husband and I have been married for more than 21 years and have been blessed with 4 beautiful children. We homeschool our children as part of God’s calling on our lives, and we love it! I have always had a heart for children and have always served in children’s ministry in some capacity, ranging from in-home daycare, to being a Sunday school teacher, a youth group leader, and a homeschool teacher. I have been blessed beyond measure through these experiences.
My hope and prayer here at CrossWinds is to encourage and come alongside teachers and volunteers, so that, together we can help children grow in Christ and learn what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. |
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Fred Snowden - Care Ministryfred@cwcmv.org
I 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 were 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 1993. My passion is to use my gifts in the Technical arena to further the kingdom of God.
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Carol Sickmeier - Office ManagerI grew up in the Midwest where summers are hot and winters are cold. I came to know Christ at a young age and continue to be amazed at how He works in my life to continue to draw me closer. My husband and I married in 1986. God has blessed us with one son and two daughters, who are now young adults. My strongest desire is to just love people where they are, while helping them see who God wants them to become. A perfect moment for me is when I get to come alongside others and help them have an “a-ha” moment that helps to grow them in the faith. My dream for CrossWinds is that the hearts of the people would be ignited into an unquenchable wildfire. May God so change us that we would create change in the world.
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