Meet our Director of Children’s Ministry

Esmari Burgess

After attending Crossroads and volunteering in the ministry for several years, Esmari Burgess became Crossroads’ Director of Children’s Ministry in July 2021. Esmari loves seeing the wonder of Jesus through the eyes of children, and her passion is to provide a strong foundation for their faith.  Esmari graduated from the University of Kentucky, with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys applying her skills to develop and implement programs at Crossroads that combine a love of learning with the truths of scripture. Born and raised in South Africa, Esmari immigrated to the United States in the 1990’s.  She married her husband Will in 2005, and they have three children: Jordan, Mariska, and Bianka. Esmari loves to spend time with family, read, do puzzles and listen to music.

Email Esmari: eburgess@crossroadspca.org