Crawford Loritts attended Cairn University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible with an emphasis on pastoral studies. He was ordained to the ministry in March 1972.

Loritts has traveled throughout the US, Caribbean, Asia, Canada, South America, Africa, and parts of Europe preaching at churches, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries. He has been the featured speaker at Super Bowls, the NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon with senior military officers.

Crawford and his wife, Karen, served for many years as featured speakers for FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage getaways. They are co-authors of Developing Character in Your Child. Crawford has written 8 books, including newly released Unshaken.

Loritts has a Doctor of Divinity from Biola University, a Doctor of Sacred Theology from Cairn University, a Doctor of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute, a Doctor of Letters from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Doctor of Divinity from Columbia International University. He holds several board positions, including at Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). He is a visiting professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Crawford is the host of two national radio programs: the weekend program Living a Legacy, and the daily program Legacy Moments.

Crawford and Karen married in 1971, have 4 married children, Bryan, Heather, Bryndan, and Holly, and 10 grandchildren.

Presently, Crawford serves as senior pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia.