Keith Crosby has been serving as our Lead Pastor since July of 2016. A native of Savannah, GA, Keith came to California after a 20 year career in the Resort Industry to attend seminary at The Master’s Seminary in Los Angeles. Keith holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Georgia and earned a Master’s of Divinity (2002) and a Doctor of Ministry (2013) from The Master’s Seminary. Keith loves missions and has participated in training pastors in both the former Soviet Union and the South Pacific. 

As Lead Pastor, Keith’s primary responsibilities include preaching weekly, equipping church members through various teaching ministries, and casting vision for the ministry of the church. He is passionate about preaching the whole counsel of God’s Word and reaching all people from all backgrounds with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Keith has been married to his wife, Teri, since 1990. He has two grown, believing daughters, Grace Utomo and Anna Stewart, who are married to two godly men, Ivan and Robert, respectively. Keith and Teri have one grandchild, Sadie Josephine Stewart, born 2/17/2024 in Savannah.  

Email: keith.crosby@hillside.org