Pastor

Pastor James has been happy to serve COTC since 2022. Having graduated from the College of Wooster, he enjoys serving near his alma mater. He has a heart for scripture and enjoys reading the Bible, studying scripture, and discussing the Word in its context. He believes that through our holy experiences, the reason we bring and learn as we study, and the tradiiton of how scripture has previously been interpreted, we can understand what God is teaching each of us. He believes God is still speaking to us today, calling us to be the body of Christ and guiding us through the Holy Spirit. Pastor James enjoys the theatre, Ohio Light Opera, board games with friends and coffee.

Administrative Assistant

Charline has been part of the team for over 10 years. With a heart for organization she enjoys the administrative side of things. She enjoys writing, singing, teaching piano, getting lost in a good book, digging in the garden and being called Nana by her three grandchildren. She and her husband have called Wooster home for over 30 years.

Director of Music

With a passion for church music, Janet has directed music at the church for 45 years. Over the decades, she has enjoyed directing the choir and bell choir as well as playing the organ and piano. When her fingers are not gliding over ebony and ivory, she enjoys crafting, baking goodies, and volunteering in the area of music at several care facilities. She and her husband have 20 grandchildren and enjoy traveling to visit family.

Minister to Shut-ins

Born at sea in the teeth of a gale, my parents called me Thomas. Washed up on the shores of the Pacific, aunties and uncles called me Bobby. On the way home from the zoo my brothers asked, “Do we have to keep him?” My sisters thought so. The English will sing it, but the Amish live it: a horse and carriage go together like love and marriage. So, four children later, my wife and I live in Wooster, having studied (and lived) here and there before discovering Wayne County. I am fully papered with a BA, MDiv, and a DMin, and full ordination in the United Methodist Church. I have served abroad and in the USA, and am grateful to be on the staff at  Church of the Cross.

Custodian

Serving behind the scenes, Teresa keeps the church building clean and maintained. Living in the Wooster community for the past ten years, she enjoys singing, spending time with her family, attending church, and serving the Lord in different capacities.