Employee List

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church

Honoring Christ by teaching God's word,

caring for each other, and reaching out to those beyond our doors......

The Who’s Who

The Church of the Cross staff is committed to welcoming you to this family of faith, helping you find your connection to ministry and worship, and supporting you in time of need . We have a dedicated, talented and caring staff. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

Rev. Matthew L Wald-Minister

Rev. Matthew L. Wald was appointed as pastor at Church of the Cross in Wooster beginning July 2009. Born in Orrville, Ohio, he grew up in Navarre where he graduated from Fairless High School. After a short time as a registered X-Ray and Nuclear Medicine Technologist, he served 2 years as a missionary with the United Methodist Church General Board of Global Ministries. Rev. Matthew was assigned to Birmingham, Alabama where he served at Urban Ministries 1989-1991.

He is a graduate of Huntingdon College (’94) in Montgomery, Alabama with a B.A in Religion and Christian Education. He obtained two degrees from Methodist Theological School in Ohio (’98): a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Art in Christian Education with Specialization in Youth Ministry.

Rev. Matthew was ordained a full elder in the East Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (2000.) He has served the Oldfield UMC in Sylacauga, Alabama (1991-1994); Trinity UMC in Mount Gilead, OH (1994-1998); East Shore Church in Euclid (1998-2002) and the Bennett’s Corners Community UMC in Hinckley (2002-2009.) He is a single father of three daughters: Mallory, Hope and Lexie.

E-mail: revwald@gmail.com

Joyce Kreider-Secretary

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Janet Bordon-Music Director

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Linda Weaver– Family Life Director

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Quinn Wright-3r Hr Worship Leader

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