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Cross Roads Camp and Retreat CenterCross Roads Camp and Retreat Center
  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
      • Year Round Staff
      • Employment
        • Job Descriptions
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Online Camp Store
    • Facilities
      • Christ Center
      • Lodge
      • Beisler Center
      • Log Cabin
      • Oakwood
      • Evergreen
      • Chapels
      • Outdoor Facilities
    • Multimedia Resources
      • Newsletters
      • Forms
      • Camp Map
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • COVID-19 Statement
  • Year-Round Programs
    • Bold Transformational Faith
    • Gap Year Program
    • The SHAPE of Leadership
    • Wednesdays Away
    • Youth Retreats
  • Summer Camp
    • Summer Camp Programs
      • Leaders-In-Training
      • Open House
      • Summer Forms
      • Camperships
    • Employment
    • Camp at Home Resources
    • Camp at Camp
  • Retreats
    • Camp at Camp
    • Your Retreat at Cross Roads
  • Support
    • Giving / Donate
    • Online Donation
    • Adopt a Project
    • The Bishops Cup Golf Outing

Year Round Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Executive Director Anthony Briggs

ANTHONY BRIGGS

Anthony is originally from North Carolina. He has worked professionally in Youth and Outdoor Ministries for 30 years. Before coming to New Jersey, he served as Executive Director of Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center in Western New York and as Executive Director of Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences of Southern California. Travel, reading, History, working with all ages of people and pottery are a few things he loves. Writing bios about himself… not so much.

 Anthony@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


ASSISTANT DIRECTORS

ESTEBAN AND NORA FLORES

Esteban, Nora, and Ben Flores are excited to be joining the year round staff at Cross Roads! Nora and Esteban met in 2009 working for Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences with Anthony Briggs in Southern California. They were married in 2015, and welcomed Ben to the family in August of 2017. The three of them have 13 summers combined experience working in all aspects of outdoor ministry. In the past Nora has spent time volunteering and worked as the office assistant at Cross Roads. Esteban has worked 4 summers at Cross Roads as a camp assistant and then as summer leadership staff. More recently Nora has been the Center Director for a child care facility, and Esteban has been the Produce Clerk and merchandiser at the local grocery store. Ben is still searching for his life’s calling. They are thrilled to be returning to Cross Roads to continue their passion for outdoor ministry!

Esteban@CrossRoadsRetreat.com

Nora@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Kathryn Schaefer Program Director

KATHRYN SCHAEFER

Kathryn Schaefer serves as the Program Director at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Children Youth and Family Studies with a focus in Outdoor Leadership. She spent her summers in college working at different camps to gain new insight and experiences. Her love for the outdoors, God, and working with youth makes working at Cross Roads a great fit!

Kathryn@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


OFFICE MANAGER

Office Manager

CORINE BORRERO

Corine Borrero is happy to be working at Cross Roads! She brings the experiences of having worked in retail sales, banking, and youth ministry.

Corine is a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 1 and firmly believes that faith and laughter are essential ingredients for a happy life. Her favorite quote is “When you learn, teach, when you get, give.” (Maya Angelou)

OfficeManager@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


MARKETING SPECIALIST

Olivia Whitener Marketing Specialist

OLIVIA WHITENER

Olivia Whitener began as the Media and Marketing Specialist at Cross Roads in February 2018. She works with the team at Cross Roads to promote camp activities, develop resources for sharing the positive impacts of camp experiences, and create content that engages and informs. Olivia holds a BA in Anthropology from Wake Forest University and brings years of experience working in communications and editing for nonprofit organizations. During college she spent three years on summer staff at Cross Roads, where she met her husband. Olivia enjoys reading a good book, singing songs around a campfire, and exploring new places.

Marketing@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

Joe Marra

JOE MARRA

 Joe@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


CAMP ASSISTANT

DYLAN PAYANZO

Hello, I am Dylan from Willingboro, New Jersey. I have worked four summers at camp and am now the Camp Assistant. I was a camper here for many years prior to joining the staff. I am excited to be on the Year Round Staff here at Cross Roads.

CampAssistant@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


BOOKKEEPER

CHRISTINE SCANO

Finance@CrossRoadsRetreat.com


 

 

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#ThrowbackThursday to campers conquering fears and #ThrowbackThursday to campers conquering fears and trying new things, like climbing the rock wall, during summer camp 2019. Did you try something new at Cross Roads that you learned to love? Let us know in the comments.

More information on Summer Camp 2021 will be coming soon, so watch this space and your email for announcements. To add your name to our mailing list to ensure you don't miss anything, click here: https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/join-our-mailing-list/.
We're excited to invite you all into our Bold Tran We're excited to invite you all into our Bold Transformational Faith (BTF) programming through our new PODCAST with our partners at @luthercrest! Each weekly episode explores a Bible story based on our Sunday School curriculum, including discussion questions, a song, an outdoor challenge, and more.

Dive into the first episode of our "Living Water" curriculum at this link or search for "BTF Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts: https://luthercrest.libsyn.com/living-water-creation.

And to learn more about how your church can get involved with BTF, visit https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/bold-transformational-faith/.
Registration for our Virtual Youth Retreats for el Registration for our Virtual Youth Retreats for elementary and middle school campers is open. There are three different retreats for different age groups, each packed with fun! Learn more and register at https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/youth-retreats/.
Apply to work at Cross Roads this summer! You will Apply to work at Cross Roads this summer! You will have fun and make memories while growing in leadership skills and exploring your faith. A summer on camp staff can make a difference in your life and the lives of so many campers. Applications for all positions are open on our website: www.crossroadsretreat.com/employment.
Reminder: Sign up for this Wednesday’s retreat b Reminder: Sign up for this Wednesday’s retreat by tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon! A two-hour retreat to begin the new year in community. Learn more and register at www.crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away.
As we look back on the past year, we here at Cross As we look back on the past year, we here at Cross Roads feel so grateful for this community. We are thankful for the ways we were able to gather with you all in 2020–from the in person retreats we were able to host in January and February to virtual summer camp, retreats, and Sunday School. With your support, we were able to develop new programs to serve youth, families, and congregations, complete projects around camp, and so much more. Thank you for all the ways you supported Cross Roads in 2020.

Blessings of health and happiness for you in 2021. We look forward to making more memories together. 🎉
REMINDER: Our January Young Adult Small Group begi REMINDER: Our January Young Adult Small Group begins next Thursday, January 7! Sign up to join us at https://forms.gle/dojCp8F336BQvU227.
Do you have some downtime this week? Are you dream Do you have some downtime this week? Are you dreaming ahead to summer while we are in the midst of winter? Want to make a difference? Apply to work at Cross Roads during Summer 2021! More information and the online application can be found on our website.
Peace, love, and joy to you this Christmas Day as Peace, love, and joy to you this Christmas Day as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Glory to God in the highest! ✨
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