Dr. Caretha Franks Crawford is an award- winning writer, creative designer, dance minster, pastor, and speaker dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering God’s people to fulfill their divine assignments. She is the founding pastor and senior minister of The Gateway to Wholeness Church Ministries in Largo, Maryland. Its mission is “Rebuilding Broken Lives through the Power of Jesus Christ.”  She also organized Caretha Crawford Ministries International, which serves as a ministry arm for many outreach ministries. Some of these ministries include:  In Pursuit of His Presence Worship Arts Ministries, established in 2010 to provide biblically-based education and mentorship to a generation of individuals who desire to consistently pursue the presence of God through the worship arts. And, the Father’s Table which, provides a safe place for addressing and healing deep wounds sustained due to father relationship “flaws.”

Dr. Crawford is an author of 6 published books; Dance, God’s Gift to You, Hold On to Your Dream, Determined to Succeed, Relax and Receive, Jump-start Your Mornings With Jesus and Promises and Prayers for Uncertain Times. She is also a contributing author to Soul Sisters, published by, Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook. She is also the founder and owner of SoAllMayKnow Publishing.

Additionally, Crawford designs create and market inspirational greetings cards under the trademark  Kingdom Greetings 4U®, a line of handmade Christian greeting cards (they have been featured in national industry publications).

She served a 2-year term (2016-2017) as President of the Alumni Association of the Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary; Co-leads Pro Voice/Pro Voz in the Washington, DC, area with Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook; is a member of the Academic Council for Educational Accountability organized by the late Dr. C. Peter Wagner; and actively fellowships with “Empowered Women Empowering Women.” She is also a member of (EPNET) Entrepreneurs and Professionals Network.

In 2018, Dr. Crawford was awarded the Felix S. Pearson Excellence in Service Award by iLove Now, inc. and the Excellence in the Worship Arts Award by ProVoice/Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook. In 2016, she was awarded the Woman of Spirit Award by William Seymour College, and in 2015, she was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award by Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary.

Dr. Crawford holds a Master of Biblical Studies, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary. She served the College and Seminary as Associate Professor for almost 7 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC.

Additionally, Dr. Crawford travels extensively preaching, teaching, and establishing ministries in the United States and abroad. Her travels have taken her to such places as London, England; Sierra Leone, West Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa; Nigeria; Braunwald and Zurich, Switzerland; Israel; Jordan; Egypt; Paris, France; Italy; Turkey, Greece, and Australia.

Dr. Crawford is a vivacious speaker, teacher, dance minister, author, publisher, and conference convener. She travels throughout the states and the nations challenging audiences with an apostolic Word from God. Her travels have taken her to London, England; Switzerland; Nigeria and Sierra Leone, West Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa; Israel; Jordan; Egypt; Paris, France; Italy; Turkey, Greece, and Australia.