Team
LISA BARLOW
PERKY BARLOW
Perky is almost a Charlotte native and is married to Chris. She attended Queens University of Charlotte, worked for Teach For America, and now enjoys loving on and chauffeuring their four children. They love playing games, getting outside, and eating good food together. Perky has attended Cross Park since its start, serving previously on the mission’s committee and currently serving as a hostesses on Sunday’s for the children’s ministry.
KATHERINE BARRINGER
GRANT BEACHY
AMANDA BETSCH
KEVIN CLARKE
Kevin and his wife have been at Cross Park for many years and value the community.
MICHELLE CLARKE
DAVID DUNN
David is happily and thankfully married to Stephanie Dunn with three children, Parker, Graham and Evie. They’ve been a part of Cross Park most of the time that they have lived in Charlotte the last 10 years. David has enjoyed working with youth and being a part of Men’s Groups and family life groups. Much of his time Monday through Friday is spent in the Healthcare industry serving the senior population and an administrative role. When he gets to pick his own activities, it usually involves taking a walk with the dog or playing games with friends or family. David is very thankful to serve alongside of the deacon team.
STEPHANIE DUNN
Stephanie is a high school science teacher who loves nature and spending time outdoors. She serves on the worship team at Cross Park playing keyboard and has been leading a Bible study there for the past two years. Stephanie and her husband, David, have three children, Parker, Graham, and Evie. Their family has attended Cross Park for the past 10 years.
SARAH ANN ISRAEL
Sarah Ann joined Cross Park in 2011 and appreciates the high value it places on scripture and helping each other know and live in light of the gospel. She works as a mortgage trainer during the week and enjoys learning new things, spending time outdoors, and travel, especially to see animals in the wild. As a shepherdess she hopes to encourage women and foster community at Cross Park.
TYRE GREEN
Tyre and his wife, Sunny, are both natives of Charlotte. They have three children: Jackson, Laurel, and Sam. Tyre earned degrees from UNC and Gordon-Conwell and worked in youth ministry and counseling before becoming a teacher. He has taught math to kids with learning disabilities at East Mecklenburg for the past 14 years. Before Cross Park, Sunny and Tyre were members at Uptown Church where he served as an elder. In his free time he enjoys gardening, brewing beer, watching the Tar Heels, coaching, and being a scout leader.
KIRSTIN GREENE
Kirstin has been part of CrossPark since 2011. Over the years, she has been involved in various ministries, committees, and mission trips. She is married to Matt, and together they have four children—James, Lucy, Annie, and Winnie—who you can often find roaming free-range on Sunday mornings. Kirstin loves and cheers for CrossPark and its people the way most would root for their favorite sports team. She’s grateful for the many seasons the church has weathered and is humbled to serve as a Shepherdess in this next chapter. A night owl and extrovert, if you are ever in need of a late night chat or night out, she is your girl!
BOB IHRIG
Bob was raised on a Farm in Washington State where he came to know Jesus through children’s ministries at his home church. He married Karen right after high school and worked construction while raising their three children and at the same time worked through the Ministerial Study Program of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. From 2010 to 2014 Bob and Karen worked with SIM in South Sudan rebuilding a medical facility on the border of Sudan and South Sudan. Upon the return to the USA in 2014, Bob went to work for SIM USA as the Operations Services Manager. They started attending Cross Park Church in 2015 and were drawn by the consistent Gospel emphasis and its implications for Christ centered living.
TIM JACKSON
Tim grew up in a variety of places, including Denver, San Antonio, and Ohio, before settling in Charlotte, NC, at age 11. Despite frequent moves, he developed a strong sense of faith through personal challenges. These transitions deepened his dependence on God and helped him grow spiritually, laying a foundation for his walk with Christ.
While attending UNCC, Tim met his wife, Becca, and the two were married on his graduation day. Together, they have built a family filled with love, raising their four children, Caleb, Lydia, Miriam, and Anna. Tim values the deep friendships and support that have grown alongside their journey of faith at Cross Park Church, where all his children were baptized.
Tim’s professional journey has taken him through various roles in technology and software. He has a knack for using practical skills, such as organization, systems, and communication, to serve effectively in his career and ministry. He sees his work as a Deacon at Cross Park as an opportunity to use these gifts to support the church’s mission and the community.
Outside of work and church life, Tim enjoys hiking, spending quality time with his family, and engaging in meaningful conversations. His faith, family, and community continually inspire him to grow, serve, and deepen his reliance on God’s provision in all areas of life.
JARED MEISEL
RACHEL MEISEL
Rachel and her family have been members of Cross Park since 2011. Rachel has served as a women’s Bible study co-leader for many years; she loves joining other women as they explore “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” to be found in God’s word. Committed to caring for the practical, relational and spiritual needs of women, Rachel serves on the Women’s Care Team. She and her husband, Jared, have three children.
Nichole Milks
Nicole is a native of Charlotte, and moved back to her hometown with her husband in 2018 when they began attending Cross Park Church. Nicole and Will have two vivacious boys, and as a family, they enjoy exploring nature together. Nicole is committed to supporting the body of Christ in loving one another well. She is passionate about fostering connections among the women in the church and studying together the words of eternal life (John 6:68).
CRAIG PADDOCK
Craig grew up in a Christian home in Greenville, S.C. and moved to Charlotte in 1992. A former journalist, he met his wife, Amber, at the Charlotte Observer in 1998 and got married in 2000. They now live in southeast Charlotte and have two children, Charlie and Grace, both of whom are in college. The family loves to hike together with their three collies and travel to national parks. Craig now teaches communication at UNC Charlotte. The Paddock family started attending CrossPark in 2020.
LARRY SHANK
Larry was raised in Virginia and lived in the Shenandoah Valley area until moving to Charlotte in 1999. Larry has been married to Wendy for over 30 years, and they have been members of Cross Park Church from its beginning. They have three grown sons – Andrew, Daniel, and Jared; two daughters-in-law; and one granddaughter. Larry has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from ODU and an MBA from the University of Virginia. He worked in various small business management positions, plus a four-year stint in the corporate world before he and Wendy started their own business in 2003 – Shank Building & Design Inc. Larry has been a deacon in the PCA for several years and enjoys using the gifts God has given him to serve the church.
Wendy Shank
Wendy (a residential designer) and her husband Larry (a contractor) have been at Cross Park since its earliest days. Favorite things include classical music, art, literature (former college English teacher), gardening, knitting, and meta crossword puzzles. The Shanks have 3 grown sons, 2 beloved DIL’s, and 6 grandchildren flung across the state of NC, as well as lots of family back home in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. The Shanks have led over 100 couples through marriage prep or enrichment material in small groups, and Wendy is an avid scripture memorizer, straight talker, Bible study host, and women’s prayer facilitator (every first Saturday morning of the month; join us for coffee and warfare!).
JAKE SPENCER
Jake grew up on a farm in Sampson County in southeastern North Carolina. He moved to Charlotte in 1996 after graduating from UNC. Jake has worked in technology infrastructure for Bank of America for nearly 30 years. He and his wife Marilyn have two teenage children, Keeley and Cameron. Prior to coming to Cross Park, the Spencers were members at Ballantyne Presbyterian Church, where they served in various leadership and service roles. Jake’s hobbies include cooking, gardening, reading, running, following his favorite sports teams, and singing with various choirs in the Charlotte area.