Kristi Nate joined the staff in 2015 as the Preschool Ministry Leader, and accepted the role as the Children’s Ministry Director in 2020. Kristi’s primary responsibilities are to staff and plan curriculum for 3 year olds through 6th grade and to walk families through these fundamental years. Kristi has a passion for sharing God’s love with children and assisting them in taking their first steps toward developing a meaningful relationship with Jesus.  
Kristi and her husband, Troy, have been attending Crossroads since 2009. They have four children – three of whom are married.  Kristi enjoys traveling, spending time with family, playing games, and shopping!

Favorite Verse:  Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV)  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.