New Believer's Friend Handbook

The Rev. Dr. Charles T. Crabtree, president of Zion Bible College, Haverhill, Massachusetts, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was raised in Bangor, Maine in a minister's home. He matriculated at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree from Northwestern University of the Assemblies of God. Dr. Crabtree has had a long and varied career as an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God, pastoring two churches: Des Moines, Iowa Assembly of God and Bethel Church over a period of twenty-five years. In 1988, Crabtree was appointed national director of the Decade of Harvest. He served his denomination as Assistant General Superintendent for 14 years. In 2007, he accepted the presidency of Zion Bible College and currently serves in that capacity. Crabtree has traveled extensively in the U.S. and around the world as a convention speaker and frequent pulpit guest in churches. He has authored seven books on subjects in theology, pastoral ministry, church development, and discipleship. Crabtree is married to Ramona, an accomplished pianist and recording artist. They have three married daughters and 11 grandchildren.