Meet Our Leaders
Pastors
King’s Cross is shepherded by pastors who are committed to prayer, the ministry of God’s Word, and the leadership and care of the church. If you would like to meet with a pastor, you can email them here.
LINDSAY COMBS
Deacon of Worship & Liturgy
CORY CRAGLE
Deacon of Facilities & General Needs
LAUREN GROVES
Deacon of Ministry to Children & Families
AEDAN PETERSON
Assistant to the Pastors
JESS PLYLER
Deacon of Communications & Administration
Taylor moved to Nashville in 2011 to attend Lipscomb University. He has a BA in Bible and Ministry from Lipscomb, an MDiv from Southern Seminary, and PhD in historical theology from Midwestern Seminary, where he studied Protestant Christianity and American culture. Taylor and his wife Lindsay live in Inglewood with their two young children.
TAYLOR COMBS
Lead Pastor
Austin and his wife, Lauren, moved to Nashville shortly after graduating college in 2017. He works at Brentwood Academy, serving as the upper school speech teacher and coach. Austin lives with his wife and two children, Eden and Ezra, in Bellevue.
AUSTIN GROVES
Lay Pastor
Clint is native to Nashville, Tennessee and has lived in East Nashville for over ten years. He is a licensed architect working primarily in the healthcare field. He and his wife, Lauren, have two daughters: Leeland, born in 2020, and Brittain, born in 2023.
CLINT HARRIS
Lay Pastor
Justin has called Nashville home for most of his life. He owns a small custom trim company based in South Nashville, where he and his wife, Audrey, live. They are expecting their first child in 2025.
JUSTIN SCHUMACHER
Lay Pastor
Deacons
These men and women use their God-given talents to serve the practical needs of King’s Cross. They are also especially devoted to prayer and practical care. If you would like to reach out to the deacons for prayer or practical care, please email admin@kingscrossnash.org.