Meet our pastors
four pastors | two churches | one family
roles and functions of our pastors
Our pastors work together as a team of elders, sharing the responsibilities of shepherding the flock, maintaining sound doctrine, and equipping the saints for ministry. They are committed to serve Crossroads by leading with integrity, grit, and a deep care for the souls of those in our church community as we follow Jesus and seek to make passionate followers of Him.
Pastor Chris Priestley
Lead Pastor
pastorp@wvcrossroads.com
Chris was born and raised in Lincoln County, WV, where he served in youth ministry for seven years. In 2008, he married his high school sweetheart, Laura, and they moved to Morgantown where he replanted Crossroads Church in 2010. Chris and Laura have four kids.
Chris serves at Crossroads primarily by leading, preaching and teaching the Bible, and developing pastors and church planters. He holds a Master of Divinity in Biblical studies from Liberty University. When not working, Chris can be found grilling and smoking meats, swimming, biking the Mon River Trail, or camping and singing sea shanties with the kids.
On the playlist:
Jimmy Eat World, Death Cab for Cutie, The Forecast, Linkin Park, and The Gray Havens.
On the bookshelf:
Communion with God by John Owen, Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, The Ransom Trilogy by C. S. Lewis.
Pastor Scott Whitaker
Pastor of Teaching and Training
scottw@wvcrossroads.com
Scott was born in Dallas, TX. He grew up going to church and had his eyes opened to his need of the mercy of Christ at a young age. He attended Cedarville University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and also worked for 9 years in federal records management. He met his wife, Amanda, in college, and, together, they have 3 daughters and a son. Scott enjoys trail running and severe weather.
On the playlist:
Poor Bishop Hooper, Citizens, Brian Sauve, Sower, Howard Shore
on the bookshelf:
Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster, Desiring God by John Piper, Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung, John G. Paton by Paul Schlehein, Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry, and Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.
Pastor Brandon Rohrbacher
Lead Pastor – Fairmont
brandonr@wvcrossroads.com
Brandon was born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Grafton, WV. He became a Christian during his freshman year of college. He married his college sweetheart in 2015 and together they’ve served in college ministry and homeless ministry. After years of planning to move, God called Brandon to plant Crossroads Church Fairmont. The church officially launched in 2024. Brandon serves Crossroads primarily by preaching and leading Crossroads Fairmont. He holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Grimke Seminary. He and his wife have three children. When not working, Brandon can be found watching the Steelers, learning more about World War II, or playing games with his kids.
On the playlist:
Indelible Grace, CityAlight
On the bookshelf:
Communion with God by John Owen, Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition by Craig Carter, Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Pastor Chatto Hill
fairmont pastor
Chattoh@wvcrossroads.com
Chatto was born in Seattle,WA. He grew up a military brat overseas. In 1998, he married his wife Amanda (WV native). Together they have three daughters Jiyell, Danyell & Jazmin. Chatto and his family moved to Fairmont in 2010. Chatto loves nights out with his wife as well as his daddy-daughter date-nights. He also likes snowboarding, guitar & laughter.
on the playlist:
Everything but country and opera. Music must be on for him to function. Mostly rap, ska, worship, pop, alternative and gospel.
on the bookshelf:
Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, A Light in the Attic, How People Change, Gospel-Centered Life, Gung-Ho!
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