Pastor Sharon L. S. Cook
I grew up in Wisconsin, with my parents and older sister Kristen and younger sister Kendra. I was actively involved in my United Methodist Church all through school, including singing in the choir, attending youth group and mission trips, and teaching Sunday school. I then went to Illinois Wesleyan University where I majored in religion and minored in classical studies .
I pursued my theological education at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO. In addition to the core curriculum, I earned a concentration in Justice and Peace Studies. I had the opportunity for field experience as a chaplain in a Level One trauma hospital, a county jail, a community agency and several churches. When I returned to Wisconsin in 2004, I was married to my husband Larson and served as Associate Pastor at Bethany UMC in Madison. After four years there, I was thrilled to be appointed to Crossroads in 2008.
When I get some spare time, I enjoy a wide variety of activities, including gardening, traditional archery, watercolor painting and reading. Larson and I are looking forward to welcoming our first child into our family on or near August 30, 2009.
Assistant to the Pastor Patricia (Pattie) A. Hook
I have been the secretary of Crossroads since 1999. Before coming to Wisconsin in 1995 I was an x-ray technician and had been for 25 years. Being a secretary of a church is very different but just as rewarding. I have always been proud of the work I have done both in the hospital and in the church, with the feeling of it being the place I am supposed to be. Not every day is perfect, but there are those that are, and I know it’s a God thing.
I love my family; husband and daughter. They and our extended families and friends in Indiana and the Southwest and Wisconsin come first to me. I love the beach, quilting, reading and enjoy just being with my friends and family. I hope I greet everyone who comes to Crossroads with the same hospitality that I do my family and friends.
Music Director Bill Hofeldt
Bill has been with Crossroads from the very beginning stepping up to the call for a choir director. Little did Crossroads know how immensely talented a musician they had in their midst or to what heights Bill would grow the music program here. Bill works with both the adult choir and praise band, writes original compositions and arrangements for the groups to sing, entertains all with his enthusiasm, and wows us with his piano playing. 
Pianist April Kang
April Kang has been the pianist at Crossroads United Methodist Church since September 2008. She received her Master of Music in piano performance from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and the Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Georgia. She is also an active piano teacher around the Madison area, and a staff accompanist for the Madison Youth Choirs and Madison Ballet.
