Dr. Jeff Crawford, Lead Pastor 

 jeff@grandfamily.net
 @JeffCraw4d
 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Jeff is the lead pastor of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas which is also his home town. He and his wife, Julie, of 18 years have three children, Garrett, Madison and Grayson. Jeff has a passion for sharing the Word of God in creative ways across generational lines. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Education. After earning more degrees than he probably needs, Jeff now spends his free time dating his wife and watching football and NASCAR , reading and engaging in various activities with his kids including paintball, Wii and watching movies.
 

Jeff is a young visionary with a heart for today's families and for seeing the Kingdom of God realized on earth. You will enjoy Jeff's unique style of communication and teaching.
 

What's on my ipod:

Chris Tomlin, Kutless, Matt Redman, Hillsong, Charlie Hall, etc. My favorite 80s tunes, and podcasts: Catalyst, Mars Hill, etc.
 

Recommended movies:

To End All Wars (2004), Rudy (1993), Inherit the Wind (1960), The Passion of the Christ (2004)
 

Recommended reading:

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, The Faith by Charles Colson, There is a God: How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind by Antony Flew, and Who Stole My Church? by Gordon MacDonald.
 

Favorite dish:

Rib-eye steak and loaded baked potato.