Pastor Darin and Kristie were married in 1997. They are both proud natives of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Kristie is a third-generation member of the Church of the Nazarene, shaped by a rich spiritual heritage—both her grandfather and father served as pastors. She and Darin met during their years at Mountain Home High School and went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas, where Kristie earned her Bachelor of Science in Education and Darin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
During their time in college, while attending Conway Church of the Nazarene, Darin gave his life to Christ and answered the call to pastoral ministry. He was ordained in the Church of the Nazarene in 2020. In addition to his ministry calling, Darin pursued advanced medical training and earned his degree as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist from Texas Wesleyan University. He has faithfully served at Cook Children’s since 2004.
In 2002, after attending an Urban Encounter with their youth group, they felt God leading them to serve at Crossroads. Since then, Kristie has faithfully served in numerous roles within the church. She currently serves as Pastor Corey’s travel assistant and as the church administrator.
They are blessed with a wonderful family—a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters, and a cherished granddaughter who brings immense joy to their lives. Pastor Darin and Kristie are deeply committed to the local church and count it a true honor to serve alongside a team dedicated to seeing lives transformed by the hope and grace of Jesus Christ.
