Meet our Marriage Mentors

Austin and Harmony have been married since 2003 after participating in the young adults ministry at Central Christian Church.  Their dream has been raise a multi generational Christian family that advances Gods kingdom.  To do this, they have committed to a lifelong process of learning and adapting to life’s many seasons.  They are currently focused on raising two teenagers and serve at the Crossing.   They believe a strong marriage is based on a shared commitment to God, honesty, and mutual love and respect.  Over the years they have strengthened their marriage through  conferences, books, and counseling, and they look forward to helping others do the same.  

Jode and Andy's love story began in 1996 at Pepperdine University, where they learned the value of a supportive and nurturing community. Together, they've navigated challenging times within their family which has fostered a deep empathy and a passion for helping others through life's obstacles.
Now, with a family of three grown children and a beloved granddaughter, Jode and Andy's commitment to family shines through. Their shared love of travel, especially to Disney, keeps the spark alive in their relationship. While Jode takes the lead in marriage mentoring, they both prioritize a compassionate approach that fosters understanding and connection.

Vince and Jennifer have been married since 1994. When they met, they were both wearing polyester - because they met working at a movie theater (where all great romances begin) in Buffalo, New York. They got married, had two kids, and started two churches together. Today, their kids are in their 20's, Vince helps pastors write books, and Jen is a marriage and family therapist. They are opposites in personality, love languages, and just about everything else. They love to serve God together, laugh, play tennis and pickleball, binge watch great TV shows, and eat ice cream.

John and Jamy have been married since 1977. Though they met in high school, they didn't become sweethearts until after college when they sensed God leading them to marry. John worked for 34 years in a corporation that took them and their two children around the world. Wherever they went, they served the church by mentoring and encouraging couples. John eventually left the corporate world to become an Executive Pastor, where they invested in discipleship, small groups, pre-marital counseling, meeting with couples in crisis, and leading a recovery program. John and Jamy believe their marriage is strong and resilient due to standing firm together through many transitions and storms of life, marriage, and family issues.

Derek and Marlee have been married since 2019. They met in Prescott, AZ in 2016 where they both served at a summer  camp. Derek and Marlee relocated to Las Vegas in 2021 in order for Derek to serve at The Crossing and Marlee to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant. Derek and Marlee believe that teamwork and open communication is the key to building a healthy AND enjoyable marriage. While Derek serves as the primary marriage mentor, both Derek and Marlee love helping couples find the healthiest and best way for their relationship to flourish.

David and Karen exemplify the phrase that ‘opposites attract’ – which sparked their adventurous marriage journey 38 years ago.  While raising 4 children, building a career, and actively ministering through various non-profit organizations, they have learned to leverage their differences to strengthen their marriage and maximize their impact.   They have a deep joy in mentoring couples and have been teaching proven marriage principles for the past +10 years through ‘double dates’, small groups, retreats, and conferences.

Tyler and Stephanie have been married since 2011. They met at the Crossing through a friend at a small group Tyler created in order to “find a wife.” Mission successful. After they married, Tyler and Stephanie moved to Michigan to pursue full time ministry and had two kids. After moving back to Vegas in 2019, Stephanie eventually jumped into full time ministry, too. They both believe that trust, communication, and GOD are the best recipe to a healthy marriage.  Tyler and Stephanie are practically evangelists for SYMBIS and Financial Peace University since the two programs literally saved their marriage before it started. They love to laugh and love to help any couples get closer to God.

Jackie has been part of The Crossing family since 2012 and  BJ joined in 2017 as a medical first responder after the October 1st Shooting. They married at The Crossing in 2018 and have faced many challenges, including the loss of parents, blending a family with five children across five states, and overcoming health issues. Despite these challenges, God has been faithful as they stayed committed to each other and their faith, serving together at Midtown. BJ is an ICU Critical Care Nurse, and Jackie is finishing seminary and managing a law firm. Now empty nesters, they mentor couples in first or second marriages, believing in God's beautiful plan for marriage.

Dallas and Amanda have enjoyed a happy marriage since 2002, after two years of dating. Dallas joined the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller in 2004, and they are currently stationed in the Las Vegas area with their three children. Over 20 years of military life, Dallas and Amanda have faced challenges in their relationship, family life, and the pressures of relocating seven times across states. Yet, through it all, they have remained steadfast in their faith in Christ, who has blessed them with countless memories and experiences around the world. Faithfully attending church for most of their lives, they now serve as Rooted facilitators at the Crossing and host a small group to support other couples.