Josh Huisman
Senior Pastor
Josh Huisman is the senior pastor of Crosswalk Church, a community of people devoted
to picking up our cross and following Jesus! (Matt 16:24)
Josh is passionate about the Word of God and his preaching is focused on bringing the
Truth of scripture into the lives of believers. Each message will involve an opportunity for
deeper learning and spiritual-strength building. When you enter the doors of Crosswalk
Church you need to have your Bible with you, because we will open it and dive into the
Word! Josh is laser-focused on winning souls for the Kingdom of God, growing believers
into fully devoted followers of Christ, and developing Christ followers to become
emotionally, physically, and spiritually healthy. (Matt 22:37)
As Josh often says, “We are not church lite, we are church strong!”
Josh began his time in full-time ministry in 2003 as a youth pastor. His wife, Sarah,
currently leads the middle school group of Crosswalk Church. In May 2013 he received a
Master of Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Today, he is
excited to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit as Crosswalk Church steps into a new season
of honoring the Lord and giving glory to God in everything we do.
An encouraging scripture that all believers should understand “it is not by might, nor by
power, but by My Spirit says the Lord.” (Zech 4:6) We will build strength as we carry the
cross and follow Jesus. Ephesians 6:10: "Finally brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the
power of His might."
Josh and his wife, Sarah, and their children Tyler, Jordan, Mary Beth, and Alyssa make
their home in Nolensville.
to picking up our cross and following Jesus! (Matt 16:24)
Josh is passionate about the Word of God and his preaching is focused on bringing the
Truth of scripture into the lives of believers. Each message will involve an opportunity for
deeper learning and spiritual-strength building. When you enter the doors of Crosswalk
Church you need to have your Bible with you, because we will open it and dive into the
Word! Josh is laser-focused on winning souls for the Kingdom of God, growing believers
into fully devoted followers of Christ, and developing Christ followers to become
emotionally, physically, and spiritually healthy. (Matt 22:37)
As Josh often says, “We are not church lite, we are church strong!”
Josh began his time in full-time ministry in 2003 as a youth pastor. His wife, Sarah,
currently leads the middle school group of Crosswalk Church. In May 2013 he received a
Master of Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Today, he is
excited to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit as Crosswalk Church steps into a new season
of honoring the Lord and giving glory to God in everything we do.
An encouraging scripture that all believers should understand “it is not by might, nor by
power, but by My Spirit says the Lord.” (Zech 4:6) We will build strength as we carry the
cross and follow Jesus. Ephesians 6:10: "Finally brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the
power of His might."
Josh and his wife, Sarah, and their children Tyler, Jordan, Mary Beth, and Alyssa make
their home in Nolensville.
Meet the Staff
Austin
Duncan
Associate Pastor
Lauren
Cochran
Children's Ministry Director
& Create Hope Studios Director
Austin is married to Cassy and came to New Hope from West Texas back in 2018. Austin is the Associate Pastor at New Hope, and is responsible for seeing our church grow through Connect Groups, overseeing the experience of first time guests, and leading those interested through our new member class, New Hope 101. He also oversees New Hope's communication, branding, and media through online platforms as well as print and marketing. His desire is to see everyone in our community know and love Jesus and each other through genuine community. He loves playing guitar, coffee, and writing.
Lauren is a native of Nashville, and is married to Bo. For as long as she can remember Lauren has had a heart and passion for taking care of children. In her mid-twenties God called Lauren into children's ministry, and eleven years later, she still feels blessed to serve children and their families. Lauren's desire is to equip your children with a love for Jesus and His word, but she also desires to come alongside you as parents with prayer, love, encouragement and support, walking this journey together.
Gavin
Booser
High School Director
Sarah
Huisman
Middle School Director
Karyn
Perry
Administrative Assistant
Gavin and his wife Maddi moved from Ohio to Nashville in February of 2022. He first felt a call to youth ministry as a junior in high school, later graduating from Ohio Christian University with a B.A. in Youth Ministry. He has a passion for leading youth to Christ and helping them to both build and grow in their relationship with God. The Great Commission in Matthew 28 tells us to "go and make disciples," which is Gavin's goal for both himself and the students he leads.
Sarah, along with her husband and Senior Pastor, Josh, began their time at New Hope in the youth ministry. For eight years they served the teenager before josh answered the call and transition into the senior pastor position. Sarah now serves the middle school ministry at New Hope, teaching on a weekly basis, taking students on trips, and making the ministry a blast for all of the students involved. Josh and Sarah, and their children Tyler, Jordan, Mary Beth, and Alyssa make their home in Nashville.
Karyn grew up in the gold-country foothills of Northern California, and came to Crosswalk in 2021. She brings with her several years of church administration experience and enjoys working behind the scenes. She and her husband Marcus have two boys, Gideon and Asher, through the gift of adoption, as well as a menagerie of animals which she promises Marcus won't get any larger. Karyn feels that her position at Crosswalk is an almost tangible hug from God, recalling the verse that reads: "cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)
Meet the Elders
Mike
Floyd
Ron
Creech
David
Taylor
Todd
Hutchison
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Meet the Deacons
Randy
Malchow
Missions Team
Bo
Cochran
Men's Ministry
Kelly
Wegner
Women's Ministry
John
Love
Ushers & Greeters
Taylor
Jones
Building & Grounds
David
Bennett
Finance Team
Tammy
Wildes
Fellowship Team
Randy
Smith
Local Outreach
Phil
Jones
Security
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