Mike Fackler – Pastor of Middle School Ministry
Mike Fackler
Pastor of Middle School Ministry
Contact: mfackler@crossingsokc.org
Home Roots: Holland, Michigan
Education: Cornerstone University: Business Management
Joined the Staff: 2004
Family: Married to Shani; dad to Brody
Interesting Facts: Growing up Mike wanted to be a country singer, but that was before he became a pastor and memorized the entire book of Philippians. If you know Mike, you know he believes in investing time with the youth of today.
Because of his love of the outdoors and hunting, his future aspiration is to own and run a public campground, while still in full-time ministry. He has also written a book entitled, “God Moments from a Deer Stand: A 30-day Devotional for Hunters.”
Leo Flores – Worship Pastor for Student Ministries
Leo Flores
Worship Pastor for Student Ministries
Contact: lflores@crossingsokc.org
Home Roots: Cañon City, Colorado
Education: Mid-America Christian University: Specialized Ministry Youth and Music
Joined the Staff: 2010
Family: Married to Meagan; Lives in Oklahoma
Interesting Facts:Leo’s first name is really Eleodoro, but it’s so much easier to say “Leo.” He is passionate about leading students into a greater understanding of what it truly means to follow Christ. Leo leads worship for the Middle School and High School Ministries and enjoys working with students to develop their skills as musicians and more importantly as Christ followers. He plays a variety of different instruments which allows him to teach young musicians how to play their instrument. Leo is also a song writer and his prayer is for God to use his songs and life to draw people nearer to Jesus Christ. Leo’s life verse is Deuteronomy 6:5.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
Xuan Gibson Email
Assistant to Student Ministries
Angie McDowell Email
Assistant to Student Ministries
Donnie Peslis – Student Ministry Associate
Donnie Peslis
Student Ministry Associate
Contact:dpeslis@crossingsokc.org
Home Roots: Born in Anderson, IN. Raised in Anderson and Detroit, MI.
Education: Finishing up a degree in Christian Ministries at Mid-America Christian University
Joined the Staff: 2011
Family: 8 brothers and sisters
Interesting Facts: Avid sports fan, especially when it comes to the University of Michigan football team. Enjoys high school cafeteria food. Before receiving call to ministry was going to school to be a touring drummer. Once broke his arm playing golf–he jumped out of the cart while it was moving.
Lindsey Sturdy – Pastor of Middle School Ministry
Lindsey Sturdy
Pastor of Middle School Ministry
Contact: lsturdy@crossingsokc.org
Home Roots: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Education: Manhattan Christian College: Youth Ministry
Southern Nazarene University: Counseling Psychology
Joined the Staff: 2009
Family: Lives in Oklahoma City
Interesting Facts:Before coming to Crossings, Lindsey attended school in Kansas for four years, followed by a one-year internship in Kentucky. She is glad to be back in good ol’ Oklahoma after being gone for a while! Lindsey enjoys hanging out with students, building relationships, serving others and making someone’s day. It’s the simple things in life she enjoys….jokes, smiles, lightning, rain, even black straws! Lindsey would love to travel whenever and wherever. Referring to her ministry, Lindsey says, “All I know is that God is faithful and all powerful, and I can’t wait to see the journey He takes us all on!”