Jeff Kryder 
Jeff is the McKnight Crossings Senior Minister. After training in the St. Louis Spiritual Internship, Jeff moved to Hartford, Connecticut to start a church and serve as minister and church planter. In 1992, Jeff moved back to St. Louis as a trainer for the St. Louis Spiritual Internship, assisting with the sending of mission teams across the world. For a number of years, Jeff was the preaching minister for the Mid-County Church. Jeff has a B.S. degree in Engineering Science from Vanderbilt University and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Saint Joseph.
Jeff and his wife, Becky, are blessed with three grown children, and eight grandchildren. In addition to spending time with the grandkids, Jeff loves golf, the Cardinals, and storytelling. Contact Jeff at 314-962-7026.
Jeremiah Haywood
Jeremiah is the Mcknight Crossings Children's Minister. He is passionate about being called into ministry—and more specifically children’s ministry. Jeremiah studied early childhood education and child development at Arkansas Tech University and utilizes that knowledge to cultivate a ministry that meets the needs of all children. His ministry philosophy is to create space to help others see the importance of children and their spiritual development as he empowers parents to feel confident in being their child’s spiritual champion.
If you can't find Jeremiah at the church, he's either at Chick-Fil-A, on a tennis court, or calling the HOGS! Contact Jeremiah at 314-962-7026.
Nathan Strickland
Nathan is the McKnight Crossings Youth Minister. His primary responsibilities are to set a direction and vision for the youth ministry, build and maintain relationships with the youth and their families, and help the youth learn about and grow in their relationship with God everyday.
Nathan enjoys playing and watching basketball, going bowling, mini golfing, going out for coffee and ice cream, and spending time with the youth group. Contact Nathan at 314-962-7026.
