​Finding God Devotionals

Richard Crooks has been in ministry since 1983, as a pastor and in college campus ministry.  Richard also served on the board of inner city ministries, and has been involved in ministry within the nearby state prison.  He holds Master’s degrees from Central Baptist Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College.
   Through a variety of experiences, including his own struggles in divorce, he is keenly aware of the devastating impact divorce can have in the lives of families, including not only the couple, but children, parents and grandparents as well.  His own struggles and contacts in ministry bring personal impact to his writings.  Richard believes it is important to have support, resources and tools from those who have shared the struggle to help divorcing individuals navigate the treacherous waters of divorce.  Because of his extensive background in biblical studies, he brings a fresh and invigorating approach to the scriptures he includes.  Recognized by his peers as a leader and discerning pastor, his advice and encouragement is often sought by others in ministry. 
  He has been involved in ministries with people of all ages, economic status and theological perspectives.  People experience his ministry as very compassionate, as he seeks to incorporate the Jesus style of ministry into his outreach, where Jesus made time for the outcasts and demonstrated God’s love for the unlovely, yet without compromising his own commitment to God and scripture.
     The father of two, he remarried in 2004, and is step father of four children.  He and his wife, Nola, have been instrumental in helping others struggling with the impact of divorce, both through ministry opportunities as well as with friends and family.