Staff

Glen D Pierce – Director of Ministries/Missionary

With 30 plus years leading and serving on short term mission teams, I have learned that the most important thing about serving God on mission is being in a spiritually right relationship with Jesus Christ. God has called me to assist and even guide other believers to become spiritually prepared to join Christ in His eternal work of salvation. 

I have had the privilege of seeing many individuals as well whole churches come into a relationship with Christ that turned a mediocre Christian life or ministry into an awesome abundant daily walk with our Lord. The difference between another good mission trip and an eternally transforming experience is determined by our spiritual rightness before we ever leave home.

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Paul Bryant – Director/Associate Pastor – First Baptist Church, Garfield, AR

Missions is not a program of the church, rather it is the program of the church. Jesus has commissioned us to “go… and make disciples, go… and preach the gospel, proclaim… to all the nation. He said, ”the Father has sent me… I am sending you, you will be my witness… to the end of the earth.” It’s this thought that has driven me to lead the churches I have served to be on mission for God, both at home and abroad. The ministry of CrossVision was an answer to prayer for me when I didn’t know where to start or what to do. They came along side me and taught me that the secret to a successful mission is not where you go or even working out all the details and logistics. The secret is simply to get focused on Christ. Today I serve as a CrossVision director because I believe in it. I believe in it because I have been changed and my ministry has been shaped by it.

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Kent Faulkner – Director/Treasurer/CFO

Short term missions has been a life changing experience for me and my family.   I am reminded regularly of the brevity of this life we have on earth, the value of every second, and the need to use our time wisely, investing in the things that have eternal value.  

Cross Vision is a unique support ministry that gives people the opportunity to invest wisely and to impact the kingdom of God.   Whether it be the lives that are changed in a far away / different culture when they understand and accept the Gospel,  or lives changed because a believer has grown as they experience God while serving on a mission, CrossVision is all about changed lives. 

I am grateful to be a part and excited to watch God continue to guide and multiply.

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Mike Hymer - Director

The core emphasis of Cross Vision is about helping fellow believers to fulfill the "great commission" of our Lord in Matthew 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..."  

Through spiritual preparation and their willingness to be obedient to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, team members can participate in being discipled and discipling others before, during and after their mission trip.

True transformational discipleship will not only result in kingdom growth through new believers, but it will also provide team members a deeper faith, stronger relationship with Christ and a sweeter fellowship with our Heavenly Father.

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Misty Bridges - Director

Working with CrossVision has been such a blessing in my life personally, and spiritually. It has bridged the gap between a good works mission trip and a truly God appointed and led mission trip. It’s a privilege for me to work with teams and individuals preparing to take the Message of Christ’s love to the field, whether it is working and encouraging women or on a medical/dental team, the focus is always setting our eyes upon Jesus prior to leaving home.

A true blessing occurs when the Holy Spirit is leading a team united in Him; this includes the blessings within the team as well as watching the Lord bless those we are serving.