Jason Crosby lives in Louisville and is the Minister Of Preaching, Pastoral Care, and Administration at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, where he has worked since 2008.
Jason initially engaged with the ACLU of Kentucky because of his interest in protecting religious liberty, particularly for religious minority groups, and ensuring there is always a clear separation between church and state. Additionally, increased advocacy and educational work to advance racial justice has reinvigorated his appreciation for the ACLU.
Jason says that contrary to the prevailing common and justified perception of Baptists in our nation at the moment, some Baptist ministers still believe it is sacred work to help create a society where all people possess the freedom to fully be who they were created to be – no matter their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. He believes advocating for the separation of church and state, equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, equal access to the voting booth, and reproductive freedom are all ways to advance that sacred work.
Before joining the Crescent Hill staff, Jason served as an Interim Minister at the First Baptist Church of Battle Creek, Michigan, worked as a community organizer with the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was a project coordinator with Kentucky Refugee Ministries.
Jason and his wife Kate have two children and a dog, Pippa.