George Richard Crooks

Biography

George Richard Crooks was a devoted Methodist educator whose scholarship helped shape generations of clergy and lay leaders. He brought a thoughtful intellect to the pulpit and the classroom, guiding students with patience and encouraging thoughtful devotion to the faith.

Professor Crooks’s writings and lectures emphasized moral courage and pastoral care, and he remained a cherished mentor whose influence reached far beyond the walls of the institutions he served. His impact is still felt by those who value the thoughtful blend of faith and reason he championed.