PASTORS

John A. Croslan II, Apostle and Senior Pastor of Restored Life Bible Church in Decatur, Georgia, is one of the nation’s most gifted speakers.  He is anointed by God with the unique ability to preach and teach the Word of God in a way that any individual, from the most intelligent adult to the youngest child, can understand.  Apostle Croslan is known to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ and interweave it with today’s vernacular; making it real and relevant to the hearer.

Apostle John Croslan II accepted the call of God in 1996 while serving as the minister of music at Fairfield Baptist Church in Redan, Georgia; where he spent his developmental years under the leadership of Pastor Michael Benton.  He later united with Total Grace Christian Center (Grace Church International) where he received further pastoral training, licensing and ordination under Bishop Jonathan E. Alvarado.         

Apostle Croslan studied at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina, where he majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Music.  He possesses a degree in Biblical Education from Beulah Heights University in Atlanta, Georgia and is also pursuing a Masters in Leadership from Beulah Heights University.

Apostle Croslan is also an anointed and gifted musician, producer, songwriter, arranger and musical director.  He has written for and served as producer for some of the world’s most renowned gospel artists.  Among them are: The Anointed Pace Sisters (“When God Is In The Building”), Yolanda Adams (“Real Love” & “Thank You”), numerous songs for Dottie Peoples, Pastor Gerald Thompson, The Swanee Quintet, Pastor Keith Brooks & New Creation, Pastor Bruce Parham, Shaun Pace and Reverend Velmer Watkins; he also served as musical director for Pastor Daryl Coley.  He is a recording artist in his own right with four recording projects to his credit—”Beyond Our Borders,” “Your Touch,” and  “I.M.C. Live DVD;” all of which were recorded with his choir, the Interdenominational Mass Choir and his 2013 release, “Renewed.”

Apostle Croslan’s achievements have not gone unnoticed for he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards namely; 1995 Gospel Music Industry Award, 1997 Dove Award nominee for Producer, Traditional Album of the Year, 1997 Grammy Award nominee for Producer, Traditional Album of the Year, 1998 Gospel Choice Award, Best Choir/Director, 1998 Upscale Magazine Eagle Award, 2000 Gospel Choice Award Best Choir/Director, and the 2000 Spirit-Filled Award from the People of Seoul, Korea.  Apostle John Croslan II was also recognized by his prestigious alma mater, Beulah Heights University, at their 2011 “Celebrating the Gifts Alumni Brunch” as an Honoree for his Achievement in Ministry.  He is also CEO of Cross The Land Ministries, which is committed to spreading the preached and sung Word of God; calling all to Christ.

Apostle John Croslan is a humble man dedicated to the work of the Lord.  Although not seeking titles, positions or prestige, Apostle Croslan submitted to the will and higher calling of God.  After years of prophetic confirmation, on March 29, 2014, Pastor John Croslan II was affirmed as an Apostle in the Lord’s Church. 

Apostle Croslan’s most valued titles are: husband and father. He is blissfully married to Co-Pastor Bernita Croslan and they are the proud, loving parents of two children, John III and Jocilyn.  Together they enjoy the blessings of guiding their children in the fear and joy of the Lord.

Apostle Croslan is a “Dangerous” man on a mission to “Bring the Church…Back to Church.”  His desire is to see God’s people restored, renewed and revived so that they can fully reach their divine destiny.  He not only ministers out of his gifts but out of his own personal struggles and sufferings that God has victoriously brought him through.  His call is to spread the Gospel a-Cross The Land, so that the body of Christ will be restored according to God’s loving-kindness.