crossings team

The staff and leadership here at Crossings Community Church is comprised of men and women who love, care, and pray for every single person in the church.  If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them. 

Church office number: (803) 736 - 3555


  • evan English

    LEAD Pastor

    Evan, Crossings newly inducted Senior Pastor, grew up in Augusta, GA, and attended the University of Georgia from 1997 - 2001 before feeling led by God to attend the Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Charlotte, NC. As During Evan's first three years at RTS, he served as the Youth Pastor at Clover ARP, until he was ordained, where he later served as Clover's Associate Pastor.  Evan also filled in as the interim supply, before ultimately being called into the senior pastor position himself.  Evan served in this role for nearly 10 years.  Now, having been called to serve as the senior pastor at Crossings, we are all very excited to have Evan, and his family, welcomed into our church.


    He, and wife Kim, along with their two children, Owen and Annelise, are eagerly ready to serve, love, and come along side the members, friends, and family of our church.


  • Brandon Auten

    Associate Director of Ministries

    Brandon sensed God’s call into ministry and came to Crossings after graduating from Erskine College.  He, and wife Livia, have been a part of Crossings since 2005.  Brandon’s greatest passion is to invest his life into those around him, encouraging them to draw closer to Christ, and believe the good news of the Gospel.


    Brandon also leads worship on Sunday mornings, and helps provide leadership for the Young-Adult/Young-Couple Ministry.


    He, and wife Livia, have two boys.


    Connect: Spotify

  • Darrel Roether

    Director of Operations

    Darrel has been a member of Crossings since 1999, then joined our staff in the Summer of 2017.  He has served as both an Elder, and also a Deacon during his time with us.  He, and wife Cheryl, are leaders of the Grace Small Group, and serve in a myriad of other ministries at Crossings. 


    As Director of Operations, Darrel oversees all administrative and operational needs of the church.  He is also in charge of coordinating communications between the church ministries, congregation members, and our community.


    Contact (email): Church Admin

  • Beckie Hill

    director of student ministries

    Beckie joined our staff in November 2017 as the Interim Youth Director, and later became the full time Director of Youth Ministries in June of 2018. 


    Beckie earned her Bachelor of Elementary Education degree from Clemson University, and her Master of Instructional Design and Technology degree from Walden University.  She had formerly taught elementary school for 23 years before making a career change when she answered God's clear and evident call to come on staff at Crossings.


    She, and husband Jody, have two children.


    Connect: Facebook or Instagram

    Contact (email): Crossings Youth