Wonderful and Awesome Days Ahead

Ben Crandall
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Ben Crandall

Benjamin Crandall (1925–2023). Born in 1925 in Mystic, Connecticut, to Henry W. and Mary J. Crandall, Benjamin Crandall was an American pastor and evangelist known for his dynamic preaching and leadership in New York City’s Pentecostal circles. Raised in a Christian family, he felt called to ministry early, dedicating his life to sharing the Gospel. In the 1950s, he and his wife, Jeanne R. Bither, founded Cavalry Christian Church in Brooklyn, which later relocated to Staten Island as the International Christian Center, where he pastored for decades, emphasizing biblical truth, spiritual renewal, and community outreach. Crandall joined Times Square Church as an associate pastor in 2008, serving until 2021, where he preached regularly and oversaw the Seniors Ministry, earning the affectionate title “Pastor Ben” for his wisdom and compassion. His sermons, blending power and gentleness, resonated with diverse audiences, and he mentored both seniors and youth, challenging them to live out their faith. He authored no major books, but his recorded messages, available on SermonIndex.net and Times Square Church’s platforms, continue to inspire. Married to Jeanne until her death, he had two children, Douglas and Karen (predeceased), and five grandchildren. Crandall died on October 20, 2023, in Seekonk, Massachusetts, at 98, saying, “The Word of God is a wellspring of life for all who receive it.”