Rodney Gadsden, originally from Charleston, SC, moved to Texas in 1993 after serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is passionate about building the local church to impact the Kingdom of God. He answered God’s call on his life to the Gospel Ministry and was licensed to preach at CrossRoads in 2008.  He has faithfully served in various capacities at CrossRoads including Governing Board Secretary for 6 years, Vice Chair and Chair for more than 13 years and Associate Pastor for 8 years. He holds a BS in Education from South Carolina State University, a Masters in Organizational Management from Dallas Baptist University and a Masters in Christian Formation from North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. Rodney and his wife, Janet, together have two sons, Branden and Marcus, a daughter, Sierra, and a daughter-in-law Germaine.

Janet Gadsden has faithfully served at CrossRoads as the worship leader for 20 years.