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David Fortune

Senior Pastor

David and his wife, Rhonda, have pastored Crossroads Basel since August 2010. This Canadian couple have raised four children and lived in multiple countries.

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Nico Hoogenraad

Associate Pastor

After working as a public accountant for many years and being the financial director for a Christian NGO, Nico joined the staff in April 2019. He and his wife, Leila, spent many years working with an international church in the Netherlands.

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Rachael Prior

Youth Pastor

Rachael is a trained nurse and has been involved in many different areas of church ministry. She and her family have lived in Basel since 2008. In October 2022, she joined the staff to serve as Youth Pastor.

Senior Leadership Change

As announced on Friday 9 February 2024 by email and in-service on Sunday 11 February 2024, David and Rhonda will be returning to Canada in the summer. As such, Crossroads will shortly be starting the search for a new Senior Pastor.

You can read Pastor David’s letter to the congregation here.

Crossroads has a comprehensive policy to facilitate this change which includes commissioning a Search Committee. The Board of Elders will keep the congregation up to date with what is happening, but if you have any questions you can contact the Elders directly, or speak to one of the pastors. It is normal to experience a range of emotions when a Pastor leaves, including worry or sorrow, but if you have questions or would like reassurance, please reach out.

BOARD OF ELDERS

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Sam Anandh

Elder

Sam is from India and is married with two daughters. He works for a pharmaceutical company as a specialist in integrating ICT systems.

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Jitu Kumar

Elder

Jitu is originally from India and is married with two children. Jitu is an ICT specialist working in international business.

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Paul Glendenning

Elder

Paul is from the UK, married with three adult children. Paul works in technology development and has lived in the area for the past 13 years.

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David Prior

Elder

David is from the UK, married and father of two children and works for an international company focused on nutritional products. David is the treasurer of the board.

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Sandy Scherz

Elder

Sandy is originally from the UK but lived in several countries. She is a teacher at an international school in Basel.

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Ben Sturzenegger

Elder

Ben is Swiss, married with two sons and works in banking.

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Sebastien Vitali

Elder

Sebastien is Swiss, married and works as in-house legal counsel for a company.