biblical Elder Leadership at CrossPointe

The character and effectiveness of any church is directly related to the quality of its leadership. That’s why Scripture stresses the importance of godly overseers and delineates specific standards for evaluating those who would serve in that position. At Cross Pointe Community Church, we are committed to the pattern established in the New Testament, and we thank the Lord for the qualified, able men who provide pastoral and administrative oversight to our church family. The consistent pattern throughout the New Testament is that each local body of believers is shepherded by a plurality of God-ordained elders. Simply stated, this is the only pattern for church leadership given in the New Testament. Nowhere in Scripture does one find a local assembly ruled by majority opinion or by a single pastor.

Jesus promised to build his church (Matthew 16:18) and established Himself as its foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11). In Ephesians 4:8–11, the apostle Paul writes that church leaders are God’s agents in building the church as they equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Our church has been blessed with godly elders who shepherd us willingly, eagerly, and humbly. Please take a moment to become familiar with our current CPCC Church elders, along with their primary areas of service. If you have any questions for our Elders, feel free to reach out and email them or call the church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at 530-221-4871.

andrew scott

ELDER/pastor - PREACHING AND TEACHING

Pastor Andrew serves as the preaching and teaching Elder at CrossPointe. Andrew and his wife, Hannah, have been happily married and faithfully serving the Lord together since 2001. Hannah joyfully serves in the music ministry at CrossPointe. They have been blessed with five children (Kara, Selah, David, Eva, and Emma), and are often found on the local soccer fields or biking/hiking trails. Andrew graduated in 2014 with a Master of Divinity degree from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary and in 2018 with a Doctor of Ministry degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion through preaching is to promote the unmatched glory of God, the enduring sufficiency of the Word, and the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. Andrew was called as an Elder in 2019.

ascott@cpccredding.org
Matt Silva

ELDER/pastor - Discipleship and counseling

Pastor Silva serves as Elder of biblical counseling at CrossPointe. He is also Department Head of Biblical Counseling at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School. Matt graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Theological Seminary in 2012 and has a Doctor’s of Ministry degree (with in an emphasis in Biblical Counseling) at The Southern Theological Seminary. Pastor Silva is a Level 2 certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Matt has been happily married to Erin for nearly 20 years. Erin enjoys serving the Lord behind the scenes. Matt and Erin have four children: Kaitlyn, Elijah, Colin, and Makayla. Pastor Matt works full-time as a Medical Laboratory Technician with Dignity Health. Matt was called to CrossPointe as an Elder in 2020.

msilva@cpccredding.org
Ton Saechao

ELDER/pastor - MIEN CHURCH

Pastor Ton and his family are delighted that the Lord has called them to serve the Mien at CrossPointe Mien Baptist Church since 2001. Pastor Ton is a graduate of Liberty University (B.A.) and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A.R.;M.Div.). He strives to walk worthy of his calling as well as be a godly husband and father. Pastor Ton's desire is to see Mien Christians develop a healthy relationship with God and with their fellow members so that others may see and glorify our Heavenly Father. Pastor Ton's mission is to equip and empower the Mien to do the work of the ministry. The mission of CrossPointe Mien Baptist Church is to know, to love, and to follow God.

mienpastor@cpccredding.org
JIM WESLEY

ELDER/pastor-chaplain - OPERATIONS AND VISITATION

Chaplain Jim joined the CrossPointe Staff in July of 2016. Jim grew up in Orange County, CA. He attended Biola University in La Mirada, CA. He became an ordained Chaplain in 2010. In 1984 he and his wife, Diane moved to Auburn, CA where they lived with their two daughters for 32 years. While living in Auburn he served as the part-time Youth Minister for 20 years while working full-time jobs. Jim and Diane moved to Redding to be closer to his daughters, sons-in-law, and his three precious grandchildren. His hobbies include boating, bicycling, golf and most importantly playing with his grandchildren. Jim was called as an Elder in 2017.

jim@cpccredding.org
CHUCK MELLEN

ELDER/pastor - TEACHING, ADMINISTRATION, AND COUNSELING

Pastor Chuck has been a member of CrossPointe since 2016. He graduated from Christian Heritage College in 1983, majoring in Counseling, after 4 years in the Navy in San Diego. Chuck married Linda (Beck) in 1981 and, after further schooling, rejoined the Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he has been working on his Master's degree in Biblical Counseling and also working through the Counseling and Discipleship Training offered through the ACBC program. He is the church administrator, which includes the managing of the church finances. He also volunteers his time teaching. He is available for counseling / discipleship as the need arises. Chuck was called as an Elder in 2017.

chuck@cpccredding.org
MIKE WOODS

ELDER/pastor - Assistant to the head foot washer, Church MINISTRies, and BIBLE STUDY TEACHER.

Pastor Mike has been a member of CrossPointe since 2006. Mike married his wife Deneen in 1987 and has two adult children, Danielle and Michael Jr. Mike graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Behavior. Mike completed the Biblical Eldership School of the Shepherds and is currently enrolled in The master's Seminary, Institute for Church Leadership Certification Program. Mike has served the Lord and this church as a Deacon, Men's Ministry Leader, AWANA Leader, Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher. Mike came on as the Team Ministry Director in 2016 and was called as an Elder in 2018.

mdwoods@cpccredding.org