OUR LEADERSHIP

THE CROSS CHURCH

Sundays - 10:15 AM | Wednesday -7:00 pm -1808 Van buren st, hollywood, fl 33020

Greg Howard

Senior Pastor

Greg Howard is the Senior pastor and founder of The Cross Church. He loves the ocean, beach volleyball and golf, sometimes drives an old jag (He inherited it from his dad!), is a photographer, loudly cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and once won a free trip to Costa Rica in a “closest to the pin” competition.

Greg’s story is a long one of God’s grace and mercy. He became a real Jesus follower while working as a professional Fashion model in Paris and New York.  After working in the fashion industry for 15 years, Greg got called into ministry and worked for 15 years at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale before venturing out in faith with a small, but amazing team of people to plant The Cross Church in 2014. He is married to his beautiful wife Gaby and the two of them want to reach  people with the grace, love and hope of Jesus.

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Greg Howard is the Senior pastor and founder of The Cross Church. He loves the ocean, beach volleyball and golf, sometimes drives an old jag (He inherited it from his dad!), is a photographer, loudly cheers for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and once won a free trip to Costa Rica in a “closest to the pin” competition.

Greg’s story is a long one of God’s grace and mercy. He became a real Jesus follower while working as a professional Fashion model in Paris and New York.  After working in the fashion industry for 15 years, Greg got called into ministry and worked for 15 years at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale before venturing out in faith with a small, but amazing team of people to plant The Cross Church in 2014. He is married to his beautiful wife Gaby and the two of them want to reach  people with the grace, love and hope of Jesus.

WATCH PASTOR GREG'S TESTIMONY

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Heather Rollefson

Administrator

Heather serves as the administrator at The Cross Church and is truly the glue that holds everything together! She’s passionate about training hard, has an unforgettable laugh, enjoys her green drinks, and proudly cheers for the Packers (go Cheeseheads!). Heather loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and together they were part of the original team that helped plant The Cross back in 2014.

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Heather serves as the administrator at The Cross Church and is truly the glue that holds everything together! She’s passionate about training hard, has an unforgettable laugh, enjoys her green drinks, and proudly cheers for the Packers (go Cheeseheads!). Heather loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and together they were part of the original team that helped plant The Cross back in 2014.

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Alex Rollefson

Worship Director

Alex is the Worship Leader at The Cross, and we’re incredibly grateful God led him to sell his business and move from Wisconsin to Florida. While family ties (Ryan and Heather!) played a big role in the move, we’re the ones blessed to have him leading worship each week.

Alex’s passion for worship began early—he picked up the guitar in 6th grade and went on to lead worship in school, church, and throughout college. He’s a big fan of coffee, all things sports, and, yes, he’s proudly another Packers-loving Cheesehead!

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Alex is the Worship Leader at The Cross, and we’re incredibly grateful God led him to sell his business and move from Wisconsin to Florida. While family ties (Ryan and Heather!) played a big role in the move, we’re the ones blessed to have him leading worship each week.

Alex’s passion for worship began early—he picked up the guitar in 6th grade and went on to lead worship in school, church, and throughout college. He’s a big fan of coffee, all things sports, and, yes, he’s proudly another Packers-loving Cheesehead!

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Mike Bien-Aime

Youth Pastor

Mike joined the Cross team on an interim basis in August of 2025. He currently serves as the Broward Assistant Director with First Priority, a role he has held since March of 2024. Mike is passionate about building kingdom friendships and connecting students with the hope of Christ.

A proud graduate of North Miami Beach Senior High School—home of the Chargers—Mike brings both energy and heart to everything he does. A fun fact: his last name, Bien-Aime, is of French origin and means “Good Friend,” a title he strives to live up to daily.

And when it comes to pizza? Mike’s all about the Quattro Formaggi.

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Mike joined the Cross team on an interim basis in August of 2025. He currently serves as the Broward Assistant Director with First Priority, a role he has held since March of 2024. Mike is passionate about building kingdom friendships and connecting students with the hope of Christ.

A proud graduate of North Miami Beach Senior High School—home of the Chargers—Mike brings both energy and heart to everything he does. A fun fact: his last name, Bien-Aime, is of French origin and means “Good Friend,” a title he strives to live up to daily.

And when it comes to pizza? Mike’s all about the Quattro Formaggi.

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board of oversight


The Cross Church Sfl, Inc. is governed by a board of directors made up of a group of men who have both ministry and business experience. They are an amazing group full of wisdom and a deep love for Jesus and His word. They prayerfully provide guidance and discernment for all that happens in and through the ministries of The Cross Church.


Greg Howard  -           Senior Pastor, The Cross Church

                                      Founding Pastor of The Cross Church

Jeff Kohorst  -              Elder            

Jeff and his wife Sandra were part of the team that planted the Cross

Frank Ramseur  -        Board Member

Senior Pastor Calvary Chapel Chattanooga- Pastor Frank and Pastor Greg have known each other since their early years as Christians.

Robert Majorossy  -    Elder

Elder-He and his wife, Loreen, helped plant the Cross.

Owen Ridgely  -           Board Member

Former Calvary Chapel Senior Pastor

Ryan Rollefson  -        Elder

Ryan and his wife, Heather, were part of the team that planted the Cross.

ASHLEIGH’S LIFE

Ashleigh, was Pastor Greg's wife of 22 years. She helped to plant The Cross Church in 2014. Ashleigh went to heaven in October of 2014. She had an incredible impact on many lives and discipled many women who now attend the cross. We will miss her deeply, but her spirit and vision will live on in all that we do at the cross. 

Ashleigh’s beauty was not just on the outside, but that beauty flowed even more so from within.  Our church has been forever impacted by the life Ashleigh led. Her life and legacy will live on through the lives she impacted that now attend the Cross. You can get a glimpse into who Ashleigh was by watching the video below of her memorial service. It was a sad day, but we were able to honor her and all that she did for Jesus. We all miss her, but we know she is dancing in heaven, praising Jesus with a whole new, healthy body. 

Watch Ashleigh's Memorial Service

Prayer // Praise

We believe in the power of prayer and celebration. We'd love if you send us a prayer request or praise so that we can join in praying together. The Cross Staff Team intentionally reads and prays through all requests on a weekly basis. 

 


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