Servant Leadership
“So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly as God would have you; not for shameful gain but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being an example to the flock” (I Peter 5:1-3).
Crossroads Church seeks to follow the example set in the book of Acts (14:23; 20:17) by having a plurality of elders/pastors/overseers. Elders Terry Berreth, Matt Martin, and Jonathan Wangsgard strive to work together Shepherding and overseeing the flock of God, by setting a godly example as they teach the Scriptures and serve the congregation.
Crossroads Church seeks to follow the example set in the book of Acts (14:23; 20:17) by having a plurality of elders/pastors/overseers. Elders Terry Berreth, Matt Martin, and Jonathan Wangsgard strive to work together Shepherding and overseeing the flock of God, by setting a godly example as they teach the Scriptures and serve the congregation.
Terry Berreth was born and raised in California's Central Valley, where his parents owned a dairy farm located just an hour from the church where he now pastors. Terry does a great deal of teaching, counseling, and visitation at Crossroads Church. He brings years of experience and many hours of fresh theological study to each of these endeavors.
Education & Ministry Experience: Terry attended Sacramento City College and attended Word of Life Bible Institute New York State and Seattle Bible Institute, Seattle, Washington, graduating with a focus in Pastoral Ministries. Terry did church planting with Northwest Independent Church Extension. He has pastored at five churches and assisted two others. He has taught the Bible expositionally for decades to help people understand Biblical theology and its application to the Christian experience. He has provided counseling to individuals and families, in the areas of marriage, alcohol and drug abuse, and career counseling. He also served as camp director for Sierra Pines Bible Camp for the eastern Sierra Nevada region.
Personal: Terry has been a full-time resident of Copperopolis since 2009, and has served the congregation at Crossroads Church since 2010. He and his wife, Laura, of 46 years have two adult daughters and 7 grandchildren.
Education & Ministry Experience: Terry attended Sacramento City College and attended Word of Life Bible Institute New York State and Seattle Bible Institute, Seattle, Washington, graduating with a focus in Pastoral Ministries. Terry did church planting with Northwest Independent Church Extension. He has pastored at five churches and assisted two others. He has taught the Bible expositionally for decades to help people understand Biblical theology and its application to the Christian experience. He has provided counseling to individuals and families, in the areas of marriage, alcohol and drug abuse, and career counseling. He also served as camp director for Sierra Pines Bible Camp for the eastern Sierra Nevada region.
Personal: Terry has been a full-time resident of Copperopolis since 2009, and has served the congregation at Crossroads Church since 2010. He and his wife, Laura, of 46 years have two adult daughters and 7 grandchildren.
Matt Martin Grew up in the Willamette Valley, in Oregon. His father was a pastor with the American Missionary Fellowship (Now called “Converge”). Matt does the bulk of the preaching at Crossroads Church. He is driven by the deep conviction that the Bible is the Word of God and that in it we encounter Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Matt studies Scriptures carefully so that he can clearly explain them in the midst of the congregation. He is deeply committed to the proclamation of the gospel through a thoughtful verse by verse exposition of the text.
Education & Ministry Experience: Matt’s undergraduate studies were at Shasta Bible College in Redding, CA, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology with an emphasis in Biblical Languages. During those college years he helped to pastor a small church in the little town of Oak Run, CA. After a five year break from school, during which he taught Bible and theology at Liberty Christian high school in Redding, CA, he decided to go to seminary, and in the Spring of 2013 he graduated with a Masters of Divinity from the former Northwest Baptist Seminary, in Tacoma Washington.
Personal: Matt and his wife of almost 20 years, Lesley, have three children. They have lived in Copperopolis and served at Crossroads Church for more than 10 years. They are delighted to serve the people of God through the ministry of God’s Word.
Jonathan Wangsgard was born and raised near Lancaster, California, in a town of 150 people called "Three Points.” Jonathan teaches, counsels, and leads Bible studies at Crossroads church. He also organizes our worship services and leads the music ministry. His thoughtful preparation and careful study seek to bring an orderly, edifying, God honoring tone to the worship at Crossroads.
Education & Ministry Experience: Jonathan went to Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, California where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. He went on to become credentialed teacher and worked steadily at the elementary school level for 14 years. Jonathan has been involved in ministry since he first helped his dad play music for a church Bible study. He has served in music ministry at several different churches and has also served is children’s ministries, and camp ministries. He served on the pastoral team at Oak Run Bible Church in Redding, CA.
Personal: Jonathan and his wife Julie were married in 2001. They have 4 wonderful children together. They moved to Copperopolis in 2012 and have served at Crossroads Church since then.