Meet Our Team
Dedicated to Serving Our Community
Pastor John Sorrell
Lead Pastor
John Sorrell has served in pastoral ministry since 2003 and currently leads as the Lead Pastor of CrossLife Church. With a deep commitment to the authority of Scripture and a passion for helping people live lives of purpose, he brings clarity, authenticity, and vision to his leadership.
John holds a B.A. in Theology from Howard Payne University, an M.R.E. from Liberty Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Theological Exegesis from Knox Theological Seminary. His ministry is centered on connecting biblical truth to everyday life and seeing lives transformed by the power of the Gospel.
He and his wife, Valerie, have been married since 2003 and are proud parents to two sons, Colt and Declan. Outside of ministry, John enjoys Texas Longhorns football, Central Texas-style BBQ, and spending time with his family throughout Central Florida.
He considers it a privilege to serve the CrossLife community and is excited about all God is doing in and through the church.
Ministry Team
Brennon Scott
Young Adults Pastor
Darryl Nelson
Pastor of Adult Ministries
Jeff Dunson
Evangelism & Outreach Pastor
Kevin Matlock
Senior Adults & Care Pastor
Michelle Chegwin
Preschool Ministry Director
Rontina DeGraffenreid
Women's Ministry Director
Tim Johnson
Worship Arts Pastor
Todd Harris
Men's Ministry Director
Tommy Larison
Elementary Pastor
Wesley Arnes
Student Pastor
Directors & Associates
Adam Lindo
Worship Arts Associate Pastor
Herb Long
Associate Care Pastor
Jessica Nicholas
AWANA Commander
Mark Davis
Facilities Director
Support Staff
Denise Toavs
Preschool Administrative Assistant
Deonna Torres
Young Adults & Adults Administrative Assistant
Emily Beach
Student Ministry Administrative Assistant
Heather Graves
Preschool Administrative Assistant
Joyce Pellar
Worship Arts Administrative Assistant
Kara Ballentine
Pastoral Care, Evangelism & Senior Adults Administrative Assistant
Kim Barrelle
Finance Assistant
Marietta Olson
Facilities Administrative Assistant
Mary Sherman
Finance Administrative Assistant
Mervilee Riley
Receptionist
Samara Melich
Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant
Shirley Rivera
Lead Pastor Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Vasquez
Membership Analyst & Operations Scheduling Coordinator