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Pastor Ron Crawford

New Life Community Director


Ron is our New Life Community Director. He ensures the implementation of the mission, vision, values, and strategy of New Life Community across all our ministries. His passion is walking with people in their faith journey, connecting them with Jesus, helping them grow in their faith, and plugging them into opportunities to serve others. Ron’s journey led him from working in local companies and in Hawaii with the U.S. Army, to serving in Indonesia with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and to serving churches in South Central PA both on staff as a pastor and as a men’s discipleship consultant. Ron and Tess met at Messiah College and have continued their adventure around the world and back. They have five amazing children, three sons-in-law that they love, and three terrific grandkids. Ron enjoys camping, fishing, grilling, gardening, playing guitar, and reading.