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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Owen Ridgeley serves as the Family Pastor at The Cross Church. Over the past 30 years, he has served as a youth pastor, planted and pastored a Calvary Chapel in New York, worked at two Christian camps, and helped establish an orphanage in Haiti. His experience also includes serving as a prison and fire department chaplain, volunteering as a firefighter in New York following September 11, 2001, and becoming a licensed emergency medical responder. Owen enjoys working with people, especially young adults, and teaching through the Bible. Outside of ministry, he enjoys live music and sharing meals with friends.

Amanda Ridgeley serves as the Children’s Ministry Director at The Cross Church. She has a heart for children, discipling young adults, and serving her community for Jesus. She previously served as the children’s ministry director at her home church in Michigan for 15 years and spent three years serving at Christian camps. She has also led women’s Bible studies, participated in 20 mission trips to Central America, led numerous Vacation Bible Schools, and helped plant a church in Nicaragua. Her work has included supporting individuals and families through mental health crises in homes, schools, and a hospital. At the heart of her ministry is the calling God gave her more than 30 years ago: to reach the next generation with the Gospel, inspired by Psalm 78:1–7.

Ryan and Heather were part of the original team that helped plant The Cross back in 2014.  Ryan serves as an Assistant Pastor at the Cross Church alongside Pastor Greg.

Originally both from the Midwest, they proudly cheer for the Green Bay Packers (go Cheeseheads!!)

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!