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Our Staff

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Meet Our Staff

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Dr. Bruce & Jill Speer - Senior Pastor

Pastor Bruce has over 40 years of church growth experience, helping five different churches experience numerical and spiritual growth through his published book on discipleship, Finding Your Way Through Faith. He is a gifted Bible teacher who helps people understand complicated truths in everyday terms.


Bruce and his wife Jill have been married over 40 years and have 2 adult children: Nathan, married to Melissa, and they have 3 granddaughters: Haven, Parker and Rowyn. They also have a daughter, Rebekah, and son-in-law, Mike, who live in Houston.


Pastor Bruce and Jill are looking forward to getting to know you and helping you discover God’s purpose for your life.

"The word of God can only change people who are teachable." - Pastor Bruce

Les Spagnoli - Associate Pastor

Les Spagnoli has been on staff since May of 2022 as the Director of Men's Ministry & Discipleship and is responsible for helping new folks assimilate at Crosspoint. In October 2023, Les was ordained and became our new Associate Pastor. Before joining the Crosspoint staff, Les had been retired since 2018 from the Unilever Company, where he worked for 38 years in various sales and marketing management roles. Les has been married to his wife Tammy for 41 years. They have three adult kids and four grandchildren.

"Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks," Acts 2:3 Msg

Sheri Forney - Director of Life Groups

Sheri joined our staff in the fall of 2022 as our Greeter Ministry leader and took on the role of Director of Life Groups in December 2023. Sheri has a heart for people and growing them in their relationship with Christ. When Sheri isn't leading her ministries at Crosspoint she enjoys spending time with her husband and their adult kids.

Shelley Clement - Director of Counseling

Shelley Clement is a fourth-generation Missoulian, she lived in the DC area for the past 20 years but decided it was time to come home. Shelley graduated from MSU with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and from GW with a Juris Doctorate and currently works for the US Patent Office as a Patent Attorney; she is blessed to work from home in MT and keep the same job. Shelley accepted Christ as her savior when she was a child but has walked through many storms with Christ always being faithful to bring her through them. Shelley has served in many ministries including lay counseling at her church and discipling and mentoring through the C.S. Lewis Institute's Fellows Program.

Becky DeNicco - Children's Ministry Director

Becky DeNicco came on staff in February 2023. With two kids of her own, she has a deep passion for supporting families in their spiritual formation and helping kids come to know and love the Lord. She is full of so much fun energy and creativity - kids love our programming! Outside of church, Becky is involved in her kids' school activities as well as her local HOA board. She's an avid runner and her goal is to run a marathon in all 50 states! If you have any questions about our children’s ministry, don’t hesitate to reach out to Becky at rebecca@crosspointmt.com.

"It is a joy to provide a safe, loving atmosphere for the young people that God has entrusted to our care. My desire, above all, is for your children to know that God loves them!" - Becky

Maria Woodford - Assistant Children's Ministry Director

Maria Woodford became our Director of Kid's Ministry - 0 through Kindergarten in Spring of 2022. She has been a member of Crosspoint Church for nearly 10 years with her husband Mitch and two children Darren (14) and Ariana (11). Maria has been involved working with and teaching children in several roles for nearly 20 years.

"I am truly blessed and excited to be part of this important ministry, helping children grow to know God's Word and the love of Jesus." - Maria

Stevie-Jo Toavs - Children's Ministry Staff

Stevie-Jo joined our Crosspoint Children's Ministry team in January of 2024, where she helps out with administrative tasks and scheduling.

She is a dedicated stay-at-home mom, passionately homeschooling her four children—one girl and three boys—while managing a thriving small farm. A devoted follower of Jesus, she integrates her faith into every aspect of her life, fostering a nurturing and spiritually enriched environment for her family. Her multifaceted skills and unwavering dedication make her an amazing addition to our ministry team!

Tammy Spagnoli - Women's Ministry Leader/Outreach Events Coordinator

Tammy joined our staff the summer of 2023 as our Women’s Ministry Director. Tammy has a heart for women as well as community outreach. Her desire is to help people to come to know the Lord and to grow in their faith. When Tammy isn’t leading our Women’s Ministry or planning an Outreach Event, she loves spending time with her family and friends. Join Tammy and her team for worship, testimonies, and a delicious brunch at Crosspoint the second Saturday of every month, starting in September!

"Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14

Mallory Henkins - Worship Leader

Mallory Henkins relocated to Missoula in 2014 when she married her husband Justin and started their lives here with his 3 kiddos. They are a loud, fun and adventurous blended family and love being a part of Crosspoint. Mallory was raised in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and most of her family still lives there, so when she's not leading worship, helping in the youth group or serving at church, you can find her in Idaho making memories with her family, riding horses & 4-wheelers, camping, and enjoying every minute of family time and the outdoors. Mallory and Justin hope to have kids of their own some day as well, whether it be through adoption or another way, they have faith and trust that the Lord has the best plan for their lives. 

"I am THE MOST BLESSED step-mom you will ever meet, and I am so proud of my step children and the wonderful individuals they are becoming, God is so good and I am so thankful for my family and for my church family at Crosspoint; it has been such a huge blessing and impact in my life!" - Mallory