Crawford became a Christian at the age of 13 during a summer scheme.  He has been involved in his church since then in the areas of Child Protection, Praise and Worship leading and helping to maintain the buildings etc. With a background in Electrical Installation and also having worked in the Civil Service these skills are now applied at Crown Jesus in his role as Facilities Coordinator.

He is married to Claire and they have three teenage girls, Mya, Cerys and Faye. He is a keen motorcyclist and is also involved with Fireblade Ministries who minister at motorcycling events and hold an annual motorcycle show.