Jack Crans (County Corrections Gospel Mission)
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About Jack Crans (County Corrections Gospel Mission)
Jack Crans is the founder and Director of County Corrections Gospel Mission. In 1959, he moved to Coatesville, PA, where his eyes were opened to the epidemic of poverty, broken families, and sorrow facing the community. Crans was deeply impacted by the reality of classmates and neighbors who were incarcerated for drug crimes and, too often, dying prematurely.
Taking action, in 1973, Jack stepped into the role as Chaplain of the Chester County Prison, where he quickly began to see great needs in the lives of prisoners and in the lives who “kept” them. A heavy heart for correctional officers and wardens spilled over into a burden for police and all related peace-officers.
County Corrections Gospel Ministry is in its 48th year. In addition to serving as Prison Chaplain, Jack leads alongside of Pointman Leadership Institute. He and his wife, Sue, have been married for 50 years; have three grown sons, and 12 grandchildren. Their sons – Jonathan, Timothy, & Joshua – are engaged in full-time ministry.
Taking action, in 1973, Jack stepped into the role as Chaplain of the Chester County Prison, where he quickly began to see great needs in the lives of prisoners and in the lives who “kept” them. A heavy heart for correctional officers and wardens spilled over into a burden for police and all related peace-officers.
County Corrections Gospel Ministry is in its 48th year. In addition to serving as Prison Chaplain, Jack leads alongside of Pointman Leadership Institute. He and his wife, Sue, have been married for 50 years; have three grown sons, and 12 grandchildren. Their sons – Jonathan, Timothy, & Joshua – are engaged in full-time ministry.
Pray:
- Pray that God will provide tender hearts for those who lead in high places of authority.
- Pray for the wisdom of how County Corrections Gospel Mission – and similar ministries – might address and serve the increasing spiritual needs of police in the nation and around the world.
- Pray for strength and perseverance for ministry leaders and volunteers.
- Pray for God to raise up future ministry leaders. As Jack’s ministry reaches almost 50 years, be praying for the future of County Corrections Gospel Missions.