John Meador has served as a lead pastor for 40 years, most recently at Cross City Church, in Euless, Texas. Part of John's story is born out of adversity. As a small child, a severe illness resulted in an irreversible hearing loss that left him profoundly deaf. This has given him the opportunity to experience God's grace in multiple ways. He has watched God turn disappointments into hope and purpose and deeply believes the promise, "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me."