Cross Anchored remains steadfast in our conviction that God has called us – as individuals and as a group – to a music ministry. We stand apart in the way we seek to use our talent to glorify the Lord but above all, we stand firmly with sincerity and a genuine desire to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with a hurting and needy world. Our commitment to ministry and desire to see people drawn closer to the Lord are the driving forces behind all we do.
Mark Wyatt – Lead
Born in Elkin, NC, Mark is the 8th of 9 children. Saved at the age of 14, he started singing with his family group, Middle Cross. Most recently, he toured the US singing Southern Gospel music with The Carolina Boys Quartet before joining Cross Anchored. He and his wife Jean have been married 31 years, have 2 sons, 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. They make their home in Lexington, NC.
"Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father; who raised him from the dead:) And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father; and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen" Galatians 1:1-5
Jay Pass – Tenor
Jay was born in Olney, Illinois and lived in Vincennes, Indiana until the age of 10 when his family moved to Gastonia, NC. Jay was saved at the age of 13 at the Wesleyan youth camp in Kernersville, NC. Although he started singing publicly in 10th grade (choir) he made his “BIG” debut at the age of 9 when he sang his first solo in church! Jay joined the Chapel Grove Quartet in 1997 while attending college.
Jay enjoys golf, Duke basketball and traveling in his spare time and makes his home in Statesville, NC with his wife Tara and children Carson, Tyler and Kylie.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.” I Peter 1:1-3born
Myron Waddell – Baritone
Born in the little town of Jonesville, NC, Myron began his music career playing percussion in elementary & high school. “Saved at the age of nine, there was never a question of where I should be spending my Sundays and Wednesdays. I never sang in high school or college, but after meeting my wife Sherry, I began singing in our home church. Myron joined Tarheel State Quartet in April 2002 as the baritone vocalist, singing with them until 2006 and forming Cross Anchored in 2007 as the original baritone vocalist.
Myron’s hobbies include computers and App State football. He resides in Elkin, NC with his wife Sherry and children.
"I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:
with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1