Our Staff

Pastor
Jeff Knitt
Jeff joined the church staff as pastor in December 2016. He received his M.Div. from Trinity International University. He has a passion for the local church and a desire to challenge, encourage, and equip people to follow Jesus Christ.

Worship Pastor
Matt Calio
Youth Pastor
Kyle White
Kyle has over 30 years of pioneering youth ministry experience. He was the first youth pastor at Crossview from 1991-2000. And, he was the founding director of Neighbors’ House, a not-for-profit providing literacy & academic enrichment for low-income students in multi-housing communities. He returned to Crossview as youth pastor in 2013.
Kyle is married to Barb, and they have two adult children.
Children’s Ministry Director
Sarah Cantrell
Sarah has been a part of the Crossview Church family since she was a child in Children’s Ministry! She joined the church staff in January 2020. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University in 2010. Prior to being on staff at Crossview, she was on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at NIU for 4.5 years, taught 5th grade at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Sycamore, and taught 1st grade at Founders Elementary in DeKalb. Sarah has a deep passion for children to love and know Jesus, and is thrilled to come alongside families in this community.
Sarah is married to Corey. She enjoys reading, playing music, running, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.