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About Us

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Our heart and soul is to help our community; to care for the fatherless and the family, give a hand up to the single parent, share life with the incarcerated, and show hospitality to the stranger in our community. This is the heart of Jesus in his people.

Sometimes, churches have a lot of interest and energy to serve, but they don’t know where to start. In response to this, Crosstown pilots ministry programs and invites churches to join us, desiring for member churches to eventually take them over from us. Crosstown is a 501c3.

Our  Vision

One Church, called to One Hope, loyal to One Lord, to work and connect the people of our city seeking His help.

We Encourage Churches to Serve Our City Together.

Our  Mission

Our Story

CrossTown began in the success of a citywide event known as the Convoy of Hope.  This particular community organization required behind-the-scenes work between churches across the region of Las Cruces.  But the big question hanging over everyone’s head was, “How will it work?  How will churches, of different denominations and opinions, work together to obtain good for a city they all love?”  Here, CrossTown stepped up to the call — by providing a platform for other churches to unify and experience the joy and power of multi-denominations working for one purpose.

Our various events spark creative ideas and the development of Christ as love in action. We seek to rebuild and establish relationships among Christians. We desire to bring improvement to our community, its families, marriages and individuals.  Together, we have been motivated to pursue the righteousness of the Lord to establish favor with our city and its inhabitants.  CrossTown became a rallying point that day, for all congregations.  But we don’t want to stop there — we’ve realized that, without an entity like CrossTown, unity would be harder to obtain.  So we move forward.

CrossTown is the catalyst for adaptive leadership for the city’s congregations: the challenger to every partner to lift up Jesus in his mercy, justice and compassion.

Meet The Directors

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John Pickett

Executive Director

John Pickett is a Pastor Teacher whose heart is to bring the mercy of Jesus to all in need. He oversees the administration and direction of CrossTown.

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Taylene Jacko

Director of CrossTown Neighbors

Taylene is an experienced Christian community developer and teacher. She oversees the relationships with Churches, Non-Profits and city officials.

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Victor Jacko

Director of Prison Ministries

Victor is an experienced mentor counselor. He oversees the returning citizens houses and "Victor's Crown" a faith based program of life.

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Allen Stein

Resident Mentor

Allen is a caring and observant counselor. He advises and oversees daily living and live challenges and he mentors men in how to walk with Jesus in their difficult circumstance.

Meet The Staff

Morgan Baylor - Director of Communications

Meet the Board

We are pleased to introduce you to our wonderful Executive Board.

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President

Luke Smith

Fundraising Entrepreneur 

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Board Secretary

Tessa Valadez Kennedy

Christian Community Development Analyst

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Board Members

Sofia & Benjamin Young

Physicians Assistant & Lawyer

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Board Member

Claudia Clements

Citizens Bank Branch Manager

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Board Member

Tassie Demoney

Leadership Coach and Mentor

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Board Member

Eric Demoney

Business Executive

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Board Member

Susan Pickett

Church Coach w/30 Yrs Experience

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Board Member

Norma Rivas

Missionary Heart for Las Cruces Community

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Board Member

Shawn McKenzie

Retired Executive 

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