Greater Faith Family Ministries

LaTanya Crawford is a native of Atlanta, Georgia born at Grady Memorial Hospital. Raised in a Christian home, attended Mayson Chapel Baptist Church, accepted the Lord at a very young age, and consistently participated in the youth choir, worship services, and all other events.

In 1988, LaTanya married Joe Lee Crawford. They remained married for31 years. Together, they are blessed with three children, Tara, Joe Jr., and Tavia, and one grandbaby, Zariya. They raised their children in the fear and admonish of the Lord. First 15 years of their marriage, their family faithfully attended Capitol View United Methodist Church. Where, she served as Youth Minister, Intercessory Prayer Leader, Pastor Staff Relations, Church Administrator, and Music Ministry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, and teaches in Clayton County Public Schools.

In 2008, Pastor Joe and LaTanya Crawford founded Greater Faith Family Ministries, to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Co-Pastor, along with their three children serving in ministry. Co-founded "Faith of God Radio Broadcast, bringing sound doctrine to the listeners of WIGO-AM 570. Co-founded "God's Young Ladies of Distinction" mentoring young ladies in righteous living. Mentor for Girlie Girl's at The Bethel Center. Founder of "Women of Faith Ministry" based on the Victorious Woman, Proverbs 31:10.

Pastor Tan life's passion is serving God, teaching and motivating God's people to walk a victorious life through Christ Jesus. Commissioned by God to serve as Co-Pastor of Greater Faith Family Ministries. In 2017, after 7 years of faithful service, she was licensed and ordained in ministry. In 2019, God appointed her for a brief interim as Pastor of Greater Faith Family Ministries. After a brief appointment, God released her to launch a new church ministry, "My Father's House Pentecostal Church". My Father's House will be dedicated for service before the end of the year. Until then, Pastor Tan will continue to preach, teach, sing, and usher in the presence of the Lord. Based on John 8:31 "If ye continue in my Word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free!"

Joe Lee Crawford, Sr. is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He accepted the Lord at a young age under the ministry of his father, Elder Joseph Crawford, Sr., at Flat Rock Primitive Baptist Church. He graduated from Southwest High School. In 1988, married LaTanya Collins, and to that union they have three children.

From 1993 to 2008, Rev. Crawford and Family served faithfully Capitol View United Methodist Church under Pastor Otis O. Pickett, Jr. During his time of service, God began to prepare him for ministry. From 2002 to 2004, He attended Beulah Heights Bible College. From 2004 to 2009, He attended Pastoral Studies at Candler School of Theology. In 2005, He completed License School for Pastoral Ministry.

In 2008, God called Rev. Crawford along with his wife, Co-Pastor LaTanya of Greater Faith Family Ministries. In 2009, Rev. Crawford was Ordained in Ministry by Rev. Dr. Walter L. Kimbrough, Pastor Emeritus, along with Pastor Lyron Brasher and Pastor Otis Pickett. In 2016, Pastor Crawford received the Pinnacle Leadership Award in Religion and Community Service for evangelizing the community, providing a food pantry program, and special youth programs.

Rev. Crawford and Co-Pastor LaTanya are a powerful team, along with their three children, ministering side-by-side in word and song. Their ministry directed by God is to spread the Gospel of Jesus and to minister spiritual guidance to the body of Christ. His mission is to save souls, change lives, renew hope, rekindle faith, and glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.