Jared Pickney

Pastor & Elder | Vision + Teaching 

Jared was born and raised in Paragould. He has received a bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University in Communication Studies along with a M.A. from Southern Theological Seminary. Since 2005, he has served as a youth minister, college pastor, associate pastor and now lead pastor. He has served on the board for the Soma family of churches, co-hosted the Saturate Podcast, and continues to serve the broader church through coaching pastors and speaking at conferences. He currently hosts the Paragould Podcast and contributes monthly to the Premiere Magazine.

In 2012, after a one year church planting residency through Fellowship Bible Church in Jonesboro, Jared, along with a handful of families officially launched what is now known as The Crossing Church. Though a lot has changed since the early days, Jared is still passionate about creating a culture where people can thrive. "Our goal is to help people become deeply connected to God and others. To establish healthy, relational roots that allow them to flourish no matter what season they find themselves in."

Jared is married to Meagan and together they have three kids, Nora Kate, Wyatt and Moses. Jared enjoys gardening, playing tennis, running, morning walks with Meagan, good food and good music.