Wes Crawford
Responsibilities
Wes is responsible for the directing of our corporate worship gatherings, which involves crafting the liturgy for each week, coordinating musicians and other volunteers, and many times actually leading our corporate worship. He also oversees Redeemer’s efforts to relationally engage our community, teaches in the Gospel Class, and engages in other aspects of pastoral ministry.
Family
Melissa and I have been married since July of 1999. We have four beautiful girls, Anna, Maggie, Claire, and Elaine.
Hometown
Fort Worth, Texas
Education & Experience
I went to music school at University of North Texas, and then received Bible and theology training through my local church for a few years while working in college ministry. I then headed to Monterrey, Mexico, where we lived for four years as missionaries before moving to Kansas City.
Favorite movie(s)
Wes Anderson films, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Children of Men
Favorite TV show(s)
Arrested Development
Favorite music
I like all kinds of music, so it’s hard to say what my favorites are. Wilco is my favorite band, but I also love a lot of roots music like Gillian Welch and Buddy Miller. I studied jazz in college, and since moving to KC have gotten back into listening to it.
Favorite book(s) outside the Bible
Hobbies/interests
I love playing music, listening to music, writing music, learning new instruments, etc.
