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.
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.
Brooke moved to Nashville in 2024 and has been on staff with King’s Cross since 2026. She graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where she received a Master of Arts degree in Counseling.
CORY CRAGLE
Deacon of Facilities & General Needs
MIKAYLA MEISS
Deacon of Ministry to Children & Families
AEDAN PETERSON
Deacon of Arts
ALLIE PRAYTOR
Deacon of Missions
AUDREY SCHUMACHER
Deacon of Finance
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 three children.
TAYLOR COMBS
Lead Pastor
Austin moved to Nashville shortly after graduating from WKU in 2017. He works at Brentwood Academy, serving as the upper school speech teacher and coach. Austin and his wife Lauren live in Bellevue with their three children.
AUSTIN GROVES
Lay Pastor
Luke and his family moved to Nashville from the DC area in 2022. He works as a business management consultant. Luke and his wife Sarah live in Inglewood with their daughter.
LUKE WAGGONER
Lay Pastor
Joel has been on staff with King’s Cross since 2025. He holds an MDiv from Midwestern Seminary, where his is also currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy and Systematic Theology. Joel and his wife, Abbi, live in Madison.
Staff
JOEL WHITSON
Ministry Associate
Brooke Warden
Ministry Associate