OUR
LEADERSHIP
Meet the dedicated team leading Church of the Cross. Our leadership embodies our commitment to serving our congregation with compassion, guidance, and unwavering support. At the helm, our Pastor provides spiritual leadership and guidance, nurturing our community's faith journey. Our Administrative Assistant is the backbone of our church's operations, ensuring seamless communication and organization. Adding to the harmony of our church, our Music Director brings the gift of music, enhancing our services and events with inspiring and uplifting melodies. And our Custodian plays a vital role in maintaining a welcoming and clean environment for all who come to worship and connect. Together, they form the pillars of our church, upholding our values and mission.
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James Lance
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Pastor James has been happy to serve COTC since 2022. Having graduated from the College of Wooster, he enjoys serving near his alma mater. He has a heart for scripture and enjoys reading the Bible, studying scripture, and discussing the Word in its context. He believes that through our holy experiences, the reason we bring and learn as we study, and the tradiiton of how scripture has previously been interpreted, we can understand what God is teaching each of us. He believes God is still speaking to us today, calling us to be the body of Christ and guiding us through the Holy Spirit. Pastor James enjoys the theatre, Ohio Light Opera, board games with friends and coffee.
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Charline Engle
Learn moreAdministrative Assistant
Charline has been part of the team for over 10 years. With a heart for organizaiton she enjoys the adminstrative side of things. She enjoys writing, singing, teaching piano, getting lost in a good book, digging in the garden and being called Nana by her three grandchildren. She and her husband have called Wooster home for over 30 years.
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Janet Borton
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With a passion for church music, Janet has directed music at the church for over 40 years. Over the decades, she has enjoyed directing the choir and bell choir as well as playing the organ and piano. When her fingers are not gliding over ebony and ivory, she enjoys crafting and creating. She and her husband have several grandchildren and enjoy traveling to visit family.
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Teresa Arnold
Learn moreCustodian
Serving beind the scenes, Teresa keeps the church building clean and maintained. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
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Family of Faith
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Purpose- We believe our purpose is to love the Lord our God and love our neighbor as ourselves
Mission- We are a family of faith, rooted in Christ, branching out to bear fruit through the Holy Spirit
5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-345-6472
In-person & online at 11:00am | Adult Sunday School Classes at 9:45am | Son Rise Café Opens at 9:30am
©2023 CHURCH OF THE CROSS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | SITE BY: CROSSBRIDGE
WHAT TO EXPECT
Worship Style- Traditional service with hymns
Length- approximately 1 hour
Attire- Come as you are! Most Sundays we wear business casual- anything from t-shirts and jeans to dress shirts and dresses. On special holiday services, we tend to be a little dressier.
Access- Handicap parking is available near the main entrance. The church has a ramp outside and inside to access the lower level. Hearing assistance devices are available. Worship order is listed in the bulletin and projected on screen.
