This month we recognize Bill Baysinger. Bill & his wife Stephanie started coming to the Crossing when we held preview services at the dance studio.

Bill was raised with a knowledge of Christ. He believes that God has used his life experiences to deepen and enrich his relationship with Jesus Christ. Bill trusts that God loves him, wants what is best for him, but admits that he is prone to wander and still has a lot to learn (and don't we all!).

He has been an active member at the Crossing, regularly working to set up and tear down, leading Connection Groups, performing and directing dramas for worship, starring as the Jester at last year's Dragon Party, playing the part of a giant bunch of grapes (see the incriminating photo above), and firing up the grill for potlucks.

Nowadays, Bill can often be found in the cafeteria working with KidsCrossing. This should come as no surprise, since he is a high school mathematics teacher at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden.

Along with his brothers, Bill hikes sections of the Appalachian trail. They average about 30 miles a week and hike once a year. He has his heart set on visiting all 50 states, and would especially love to see the Grand Canyon and Pacific Ocean. Bill married the smartest woman he ever met. They became enamored with each other in 7th grade and just celebrated nine years of marriage on June 16! They are trusting God's timing to grow their family, but are happy to have their 'two mutant hairy babies,' Kismet and Destiny (who happen to be cats)!