About Crystal
Crystal Mason serves as the Executive Ministries Pastor at Willmar AG, where she brings her passion for leadership development, pastoral care, and team building to life. With over 25 years of ministry experience, alongside her husband, Lead Pastor Steve Mason, Crystal has faithfully served in a variety of roles, including teaching, coaching, worship, and student ministry. In her current role, she focuses on strengthening the church’s internal structure, supporting staff and leaders, and creating healthy teams that allow ministry to flourish. Crystal holds a Master’s in Executive Leadership from Southeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She is known for her heart for people, practical wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the local church. Steve and Crystal met at SEU, and two worlds collided when a Philly boy met a girl from Bama! Their entire married life was spent in the South until they moved to Willmar in the fall of 2024. They have three wonderful children who love the lord and are involved in ministry. Spending time together with family is the joy of their lives.
Fun Fact
Crystal is a Christmas enthusiast! She loves traveling, shopping, and finding joy in the little things (especially if holiday music is involved).
May I share with you about the greatest thing that has ever happened in my life?
From the moment I was born, I was so very blessed to be raised in a Christian home. My parents were pastors, so experiencing church and learning to follow Jesus was a part of my world from the very beginning. I decided to follow Him when I was just three years old. I have grown in my relationship with Jesus over many years, through every season—from growing up and pursuing my dreams, to marriage, motherhood, and ministry. I’ve seen God’s faithfulness again and again. In my thirties, I went through a challenging time when my father became sick with cancer and passed. It was only then that I truly went from loving and believing in Jesus to completely trusting Him. As I daily surrendered my heart and mind to the Lord, a depth in my relationship with Him developed that I had never experienced before. Through the grief and disappointment of loss, I discovered the joy of the Lord to be my source of hope and strength. I have witnessed His faithfulness on the greatest days of my life and in the darkest moments of my life. I’m so thankful that God is with us in every season.