John Sauls is known for his passionate preaching and his heart for evangelism. He became the first ordained Senior Pastor at Crossroads in 1995 and has played a vital role in its growth from 35 people to over 650.  He attended Heritage Bible College from 1995-96 and later received an honorary doctorate from Heritage in 2006. He has been a pastor over 30 years. He is married to Mardie Sauls. They have three adult children, John, Tracy and Michele and are proud grandparents. John enjoys playing golf and riding his Harley in his spare time.