Jason (Murph) is a native of Cullman County and is a graduate of Cullman High School, Samford University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with a double major in Social Sciences and History and received his Masters Degree in Divinity. He is married to Sharon Murphree and they have three children (Jackson, Emma, and Jake). Murph serves full-time at Crosshaven and has previously served in ministry positions at Lakeside Baptist Church in Birmingham, Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Central Park Baptist Church in Birmingham, and Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. He also was employed at one time by Samford University and served as a Bible teacher and basketball coach at Central Park Christian School in Birmingham and has taught as an adjunct instructor in the undergraduate program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Birmingham Campus). He loves to spend time with his wife and children and enjoys boating, skiing, and tubing on the lake. He also likes playing running and playing tennis, playing guitar and piano, and making occasional trips to the beach to relax or to the mountains to snow ski. Murph is a big Bama fan and a Saints fan, roots for the Braves, loves to travel, and has a strange fascination with hickory smoked barbecue (he loves to smoke barbecue at home and makes the boastful claim that he has been to or at least heard of almost every worthwhile barbecue joint in the southeast).
Children: Kim Crumbley E-mail: children@crosshavenchurch.org
Kim is a native of Cullman County and is married to her high school sweetheart (Scott). She has one adorable child (Hailey) and one knucklehead teenage son (Harris) and they reside in the Welti community. An interesting fact is that the entire family is fascinated with poultry (they own 3 chicken houses). Kim has worked in many capacities in children's and preschool ministry (her former experience is at New Hope Baptist Church as a volunteer and at Grace Community Church where she served as Children's Minister). She has a passion for sharing the love of Christ with children. Some interesting tidbits about Kim include her obsession with flossing her teeth (at least 7 times a day) and the fact that she paints at least one room in her house each year. Kim's favorite foods are salad and bread sticks from the Olive Garden, which is a surprise to us (we assumed it would be KFC). Her vision for ministry is to bring as many children to Christ as possible and her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 8:2 (You have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise.)
Worship Leader: Bret Alldredge E-mail: music@crosshavenchurch.org
Profile on Bret coming soon if he'll ever tell us about himself!
Children's Ministry Volunteer Coordinator: Jami Nicholas E-mail: kidserve@crosshavenchurch.org
Jami is a native of Cullman County and is married to Derek. She graduated from Hanceville High School in 2001 and graduated from the University of West Alabama in 2004 with a degree in Accounting (she passed the CPA in 2007). Derek and Jami are expecting their first child soon. Jami enjoys being at home with her family, reading, watching movies, watching Bama football, and hanging out with her Life Connection Class. Her favorite foods are Mexican and Italian. While expecting a child, Derek has noticed that she has been asking for extra chalupas and spaghetti.
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Bryant E-mail: administrator@crosshavenchurch.org
Office Assistant: Chris Chambers Email: office@crosshavenchurch.org
Facilities Assistant: Melinda Hudson E-mail: facilities@crosshavenchurch.org