PASTOR

Dr. James d. Croone SR.

Dr. James D. Croone, Sr. holds a Master of Arts in Theology and Culture from Northwest University and a Doctorate in Religious Education from A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology. He serves as an adjunct professor at Northwest University and previously held the role of Executive Presbyter with the Northwest Ministry Network in the Seattle area.

Dr. Croone served as Director of the Men’s Recovery Program at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, where he provided leadership in Christ-centered recovery and discipleship. He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Risen Church, where he is committed to making the gospel central within a diverse, urban context.

He is the author of Seymour & Parham: The Move of God Amid Relationship and Conflict (2016) and Walking in Line: Dealing with Bias in Light of the Gospel (2024).