Donald (Don) Crane became a Christian at the age of 10 years old. He was raised in Central California and raised in a Christian home.  

Don was ordained into Christian Ministry in 1994. He holds degrees from Hope International University and Johnson University. His places of employments are Fountain Valley First Christian Church (1992-1995) Fountain Valley, CA; Smoky Mountain Christian Church (1995-2001) Sevierville, TN; Gethsemane Church of Christ (2001-2006) Mechanicsville, VA; and Park Chapel Christian Church (2006-2013) Greenfield, IN. On November 3rd, 2013, Don joined the staff of Howard Christian Church as the lead minister. 

He holds degrees from Hope International University (Music), Johnson University (BS in Leadership & MA in New Testament Research), and Cabrini University (Marketing) and is currently a Ph.D. Candidate with Cappella University (Education). Mr. Crane is skilled with verbal and non-verbal communication with specialties in Biblical studies, public speaking, visual storytelling, and social media marketing. As an ordained minister with the independent Christian Church/Church of Christ, Don has served churches in CA, TN, VA, IN, and PA. His ministry abilities and skills empower believers to be genuine, authentic, and passionate in their faith while telling a visual story with their lives that penetrates the noise of modern society.

            In addition to his work with the church, Mr. Crane has taught at Lock Haven University and is currently an instructor at Central PA Institute for Science and Technology. He is married to Karen. Karen is the building assistant and librarian at Howard Elementary. They have five children. Their four boys have Down Syndrome. Their daughter is typically developing but unique in every way. His volunteer passions are with the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society & coaching challenger baseball.

            Mr. Crane’s favorite quote is from C.S. Lewis – “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but to think of yourself less” and scripture is from John 9:3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”