First Baptist Church, Saint Johns, Michigan, called Brandon Crawford as pastor.
He was previously pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Marshall, Michigan, since 2010. In addition to his pastorate, he is also a hospice and hospital chaplain with Regular Baptist Chaplaincy.
Brandon says that “Christ is the true head of His church, and it is a sacred privilege to serve Him by shepherding this local body.”
Tim Knaus, pastor of First Baptist, will retire at the end of 2025. He has served at the church since 1990, first as associate pastor and then as pastor beginning in 1993.
