CrossLife Church
Staff and Leadership
Bobby Biggers
Teaching Elder
Bobby serves as a teaching elder, as he does the majority of the teaching and preaching at CrossLife. He is married to Trish and they have five kids and two grandkids. Tripp and Allison Croom, Jay and Leah Trusty (Kate and Jude), Jenna, Lilly, and Grant. Bobby enjoys all things Razorbacks, and keeping up with the Boston Red Sox and Russellville Cyclones. Bobby grew up in Crossett, AR before graduating from Ouachita Baptist and getting his Master's Degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
David Brown
Elder
David is married to Becky and they have three married children and 7 grandkids. Nathan and Jessica (Riley and Luke), Brandon and Elizabeth (Shaw, Levi, and Zane), and Laura and Zach Bennett (Corbin and Addi Mack). David grew up in AR, CA, and GA and graduated from Mississippi State. He enjoys keeping up with grandkids, all things outdoors, and the UCA Bears.
Drew Cox
Elder/Staff
Drew serves as a staff elder, teaching the youth and college students in the church. He and his wife, Tyra, have two kids, Judson and Boston. He grew up in southwest Arkansas and graduated college from Arkansas Tech before getting his Master's of Divinity in Christian Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Drew is a Client Relations Executive at James Greene & Associates. He enjoys running, hiking, golfing, coffee, and watching the Boston Red Sox, Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He is also a contributor at Servants of Grace. You can view some of his written articles here.
Joe is married to Marsha and they have two children. Kelsea Duvall and David and McKenzie Meeks. Joe is an Atkins Red Devil and graduated from Arkansas Tech. He owns Duvall CPA firm that serves the River Valley. Joe enjoys hunting, spending time with family, and sports.
Joe Duvall
Elder
Justin Owens
Elder
Justin, or J.O., and his wife Toni have 2 boys, Jase and Remy, and a daughter, Landry. He grew up in northeast Texas until football brought him to Russellville to play for the Wonder Boys. He and Toni lead Cru at ATU where they mobilize their staff and students in evangelism, discipleship, and missions. Justin enjoys leading mission trips, hunting/fishing, keeping up with Dallas pro teams, doing anything competitive, and trying new foods in new places.
Wade Atchison
Deacon
Wade is married to Jennifer and they have 3 children. Reed, Cooper and Meg Timmons, and Luke. Wade grew up in Texas and Hot Springs, and graduated from Ouachita Baptist. He is a retired insurance agent who now enjoys spending time with his adult children, rodeo, racing cars, and hunting.
Don Lenderman
Deacon
Don and his wife Camile have two grown children and four grandsons. He grew up in south Arkansas and is a retired teacher/coach who still loves to serve those around him. Don enjoys gardening, fishing, kayaking and watching most sports.
Eddy Rice
Deacon
Eddy, or better known to the people of CrossLife as "Mr. Eddy" and his wife Carlis have a daughter, Sandy Rice Zwick. She and her husband Ben live in Kansas City with their two children. Mr. Eddy and Carlis are both retired, yet strive to stay active. He loves outdoor activities and enjoys sharing his life experiences with young adults.