Pastor Don Huitink is the founding pastor of Crossroads Church. He loves to see people grow in their spirituality and become energized in through their relationship with Jesus Christ. His priority is to connect with people and help them to connect with others. He is a team-oriented leader who appreciates the contributions and enthusiasm generated when working toward a common vision. Pastor Don loves life and seeks to live in a hope-filled way. Members appreciate his sense of humor and praise his practical sermons and their relevance to daily Christian living.
Pastor Don and his late wife, Karla, have two adult daughters and three grandchildren. A country boy at heart, Pastor Don loves the outdoors and enjoys gardening, woodworking, fishing, canoeing, and hunting.
Pastor Don’s undergraduate degree is from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. He has a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. He has researched and published writings about the history of the RCA in Kansas. He is also a member of Souljourners, Inc., an organization focused on the training of spiritual directors.