Our Staff

For me, being a Transitional Pastor is a calling. It's not a position or a job. It's a calling. I took my first ministry position as a minister of music when I was nineteen. I served eight years in the music and youth ministry. I pastored for the next 17 years. Throughout these years, I knew I would someday go into evangelism and missions. In August of 1998, we went into evangelism. We traveled across the country leading revivals and taking part in mission conferences. We also went into several countries training church leaders, holding crusades, and established a widows and children's home in India. All those years were preparing me for the transitional pastor ministry. 

As a transitional pastor, I want to bring consistency and help the church understand that the transitional period between pastors can be productive. The church does not stop being the church because the pastor leaves. The church's attendance, organization, and finances can not only remain stable but grow as well. We can also deal with any unresolved issues before the new pastor comes if there are any. We can replace discord with harmony should there be any. 

I want to help the church carry out its mission as we prepare for the next pastor. I enjoy training the Pastor Search Team and serving as a resource for them if they have any questions along the way. I do not interfere with their work.

Heath received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies from North Greenville College in 1999. He came to Cross Roads in May 1998 after serving as a youth ministry intern at his home church (Bethlehem Baptist Church, Roebuck) for 2 years. Heath is passionate about seeing students come to find Freedom when they receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. He enjoys watching the spiritual transformation in student’s lives as they move from being a middle school student to becoming a high school graduate. He loves spending time and intentionally building stronger relationships with his adult leaders and students to help disciple them. He loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys Clemson Tigers football, golf, fishing, coaching football, and hanging out with students. Heath is married to Lacey Doughty Carruth and they have two daughters, Olivia and Claire

Ashley has a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught preschool for over 20 years and has been a member of Cross Roads Baptist church since 1996. She is passionate about children and introducing them to the Savior at an early age. She wants to help children get a jump start to a great education. Ashley believes that a successful future hinges on a relationship with Jesus. Outside of weekday preschool and church, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family. She has been married to her husband Ken for over 20 years and has two boys, Andy and Bryant. Ashley loves to play games and is a little competitive! God has blessed her with a great family and church. She considers it a true blessing to be able to do what she is passionate about every day.

Janice has been a member of Cross Roads Baptist since 1971. She has been ministry assistant (aka secretary) for 34 years with almost 30 years as financial secretary. She and her husband, Richard, have been married for 50 years.