Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by our love for God, our purpose, and genuine connections with others.
With a vision for building something meaningful, Josh brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. Having been part of the growth of The Crossings Addiction Services, Inc. (The Crossings Services), which became The Crossings Ministries, Inc. in late 2022. He was instrumental in getting the recreational youth sports launched in Hardee County that was open to all kids, regardless of their skill level, and kids had fun! He is excited to resurrect the youth sports program and start discipling and mentoring up-and-coming athletes. His love of sports and his desire to see kids achieve their dreams are passions of his. A shining example of his leadership and personal coaching is his son Josh, who is now a wide receiver and on their special teams for a Division I college team. Reinforcing substance abuse education and promoting prevention is a priority to him.
Josh Porter - President and Pastor
Focused, approachable, and driven by his love for people, Duane is all about building strong relationships. His 20+ years of sobriety allow him to lend his strategies and recovery life skills to others. He has worked in the field of recovery for over 20 years. First as an evening manager at a men’s facility, and then as a founder of The Crossings Addiction Services in 2017 (The Crossings Services), which became The Crossings Ministries, Inc. in late 2022. The quick growth of that organization meant closing the outpatient services offered in Hardee County and a small recovery residence to open up what is now a 90-bed residential treatment program. He is excited to start offering outpatient services in the Heartland Region again, and to give back to the communities he grew up in and help others achieve lasting sobriety. Being a sports fan himself, he is thrilled to resurrect our youth sports again to allow youth in the Heartland Region to have fun, mentor them, and begin partnering with local organizations to promote drug and alcohol education and prevention.
Duane Porter - Vice President and Pastor
Lori has worked in the medical field for the majority of her life, driven by a deep commitment to care and service; years spent in neurology opened her eyes to the complex ways addiction alters brain function and body systems, and that insight, combined with a personal heart for those trapped by substance use, has guided her work toward compassionate, evidence-based support for recovery—helping individuals reclaim health, restore family relationships, and rebuild lives with dignity. As a cofounder of The Crossings Addiction Services, Inc. (The Crossings Services), which became The Crossings Ministries, Inc. in late 2022, she was behind the scenes for many years ensuring that paperwork was done, and clients were cared for. Route’d In The Heartland Ministries, Inc. gives her the opportunity to give back to the community she has come to love and call home.
Lori Porter - Secretary
Jose was very active in the children’s ministries for his family’s church through college. He is an elementary teacher by trade, but his heart is to point children towards Christ. His love for sports helps him connect with kids and young adults at their level. As Route’d builds this youth ministry, upcoming youth events will be posted on this website.
