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Tom Musselman Senior Pastor Chuch Office 864 886-8005 Home 864 886-0687 email tom@crossgatepca	Tom and his wife, Joye, are originally from Alabama. They met at the University of Alabama, where Tom was a physical education major. After graduation, Tom worked as youth director in Birmingham before going on to Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS and receiving his Masters of Divinity Degree. The Musselmans planted a church in St.Marys, GA, pastored there for nine years and then moved to the Charleston area (Mt. Pleasant) to plant a church and pastor there for 6 years. In December, 1997, they came to Seneca to plant Crossgate Church, an outgrowth of the Clemson Presbyterian congregation. The Musselmans have four children and three grandchildren. Tom enjoys building and woodworking in his spare time.
Allen Vargo Assistant Pastor to Youth and Families Phone 864 886-8005 email allen@crossgatepca	Allen is originally from Virginia, where he met his wife, Lynette, when her dad became Senior Pastor of Allen's home church. After graduating from Covenant College, Allen served as Youth Director in Marietta, GA. The Vargos then moved to St. Louis, MO where Allen received his Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. Allen served as a Minister to Youth and Families in Tuscaloosa, AL and also Meridian, MS before joining Crossgate Church in May, 2007 as Assistant Pastor to Youth and Families. The Vargos have one daughter and in his spare time, Allen enjoys woodworking as well as time in the hammock with their daughter.
Amy Zeilstra Children's Director Phone 864 653-3829 email amy@crossgatepca.org	Amy and her husband, Steve, came to Seneca from west suburban Chicago in 2000, when Steve made a job change. They joined Crossgate in 2001 and have three children. Amy enjoys reading, writing, cooking and crafts and says her favorite thing about living in this area is definitely the people!
Lori Houck Church Office Manager Phone 864 886-8005 email lori@crossgatepca	Lori and her husband, Greg and their 2 children moved to Seneca from Atlanta in 2000, in order to be closer to family. Lori worked as Human Resources Administrator and Executive Assistant to President and CEO of a software development company before coming to Seneca. She and Greg joined Crossgate in 2003. Lori's hobbies include kniting, sewing and cooking and she says her family enjoys the pace of life in the Golden Corner and the beautiful scenery.
Ruling Elders
Bob Brown Phone 864 886-9850 email brown68@nctv.com	Bob and his wife, Jackie, returned to Oconee County in 2003 from Columbia, SC when Bob retired from the US Army and Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Bob and Jackie joined Crossgate shortly after returning to Seneca. Bob enjoys woodworking and boating and says retirement is great because it gives him time to do the things he loves.
Dean Dobson Phone 864 885-1115 email deandobson@bellsouth.net	Dean and his wife, Betty Lou have lived in Oconee County for most of their married life. They came from Greenville, raised 3 children here and now have 5 grandchildren. Dean was born and raised in India (north India.Bismillah (God bless you) in Urdu.) where his parents were second-generation missionaries. Dean is a retired urologist and he and Betty Lou enjoy hiking, tennis, grandchildren and the beauty of this area. They are also involved in the missions ministry at Crossgate.
Deacons
Bob Medlin Phone 864 653-5267 email rlmedlin@duke-energy.com	Bob and his wife Susan came to Seneca in 1998 when Bob was transferred from a Duke Power facility in Rock Hill, SC to the Oconee Nuclear Station where he is a Work Control Superintendent. They and their two children joined Crossgate when they move into the area. Bob plays tennis and golf in his spare time and says he and his family enjoy the lakes, mountains and beauty of God's creation in the Golden Corner.
David Warlick Phone 864 882-6312 email dgwarlick@nctv.com	David and his wife Leslie moved to this area in 2001, from Naples, FL when David took a job teaching orchestra at Seneca Middle and High School. They have a daughter, Emma, a son Charles and a cat, Sally. They joined Crossgate in 2002. In his spare time, David enjoys running and music. He and Leslie enjoy performing together, traveling and college football.
Doug Hackett Phone 864 647-8013 email capper@nuvox.net	Doug and his wife, Susan came to Seneca in 1991 from Batavia, NY and they have been members of Crossgate since 2002. Doug is a representative for Trace Die Cast, Inc. (located in Bowling Green, KY) at the Borg Warner Plant in Seneca and enjoys woodworking as a hobby in his spare time. When asked what he likes best about living in the Golden Corner, Doug said, "It's the people and the weather, in that order!"
Don Rochester Phone 864 882-6663 email derochester@bellsouth.net	Don and his wife, Becky are long time residents of this area. Self-employed doing Landscaping, Don enjoys the beauty of the lakes and mountains and the benefits of living in a small town while having access to larger metro areas in every direction. Don and Becky have one son. Don enjoys deer hunting and collage sports and is a track and field official.

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