Born: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, October 22, 1868.
Died: 1951.

Dr. Crossfield is regarded as perhaps the best equipped of our College Presidents, who are active in both the pulpit and college work. One cannot be in his presence long until he feels the atmosphere of business, and in this respect he is well qualified for an executive position in college affairs. He is also equally at home in the pulpit, and his college work has in no respect diminished his love for preaching the Gospel, and no vacation from college duties can keep him out of the pulpit when a favorable opportunity offers. He must be busy at something and preaching is his favorite recreation.

He was born near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, October 22, 1868. Attended elementary and secondary schools at home.

Graduated with A.B. degree from Transylvania College; graduated from College of the Bible; made M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in University of Wooster; received LL.D. from Georgetown College. From this record it will be seen he has not failed to equip himself academically for his great life work.

Taught in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, one year; principal Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Classical and English Academy two years.

Minister Glasgow, Kentucky, Christian church four years; minister Owensboro, Kentucky, Christian church thirteen years. It was here that his executive abilities and power as a preacher became conspicuous. The church under his care grew into one of the leading churches of the state, and has continued to grow up to the present time, illustrating the important fact that his work is not of the ephemeral kind.

Married Annie R. Terry, of Glasgow, Kentucky.

Installed president Transylvania College, 1908; installed president College of the Bible 1912, both of which positions he now holds. As an educator he has been eminently successful. During his administration the work of these colleges has grown to encouraging proportions.

During his connection with Transylvania and the College of the Bible more than $400,000 has been raised for endowment and equipment. College plant improved, faculty enlarged, and courses of study extended.

Held a large number of evangelistic meetings while in the pastorate; traveled in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America, Mexico, Alaska, etc.

Author of "Pilgrimages of a Parson," and "The Christian Principle of Sociology." As a preacher Dr. Crossfield succeeds either as pastor or evangelist. As an evangelist he is a connecting link between the Old Evangelism and the Evangelism of the present day. He avoids the sensational methods of some, but believes in legitimate, organized efforts of all the available church forces in the proclamation of the gospel.