Cross Church addressed the departure of its teaching and executive pastor.
“We have some bittersweet news to share with you. Today, our Teaching and Executive Pastor Ryan Blackwell was voted on and affirmed to become the next CEO and President of Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee,” Cross Church posted on social media. “It is bitter because of the significant role that Ryan has played in our church over the last six years, but sweet because of the amazing opportunity for gospel advancement that Ryan gets to be a part of.”
Cross Church said Blackwell’s final Sunday with the church will be May 17.
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“God is good and we can trust Him. For the Blackwells, for our church, and for each one of your lives,” the church said. “Let’s join together in praying for this family. Their last Sunday with us will be May 17. On that final Sunday, Pastor Nick and Ryan will do the message together.”
