Dr Ashley CranePh.D; Grad.Dip.Min; B.Theol(Hons); CIV AWT
Principal
Dr Ashley Crane has been the Principal of the College for over 17 years, and has seen the College grow from 25 students to its current size.
He teaches Biblical Studies subjects such as Old and New Testament Surveys, Romans & Galatians, Pentateuch, Greek, Hermeneutics, Israel and the Middle East, Theology of the Old Testament (Masters level), and many other books of the Bible. He also teaches Leadership Principles in College and seminars.
Ashley has a Ph.D from Murdoch University. His previous studies includes Associate Diploma from Christ For the Nations in Dallas Texas, a 4 year Bachelor of Theology with Honours from Murdoch University in Perth (Honours thesis: “NHM in Genesis 6:6 in Early Jewish Interpretation”).
Ashley has two major publications:
Crane, A.S., Israel’s Restoration: A Textual-Comparative Exploration of Ezekiel 36-39 (Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, 122; Leiden: Brill, 2008).
Crane, A.S., ‘Solomon and the Building of the Temple’ in Parsons, M., Text and Task: Scripture and Mission (Bletchley: Paternoster, 2005)
Ashley has pastored 5 churches over 16 years in Israel, the USA (Memphis TN, and Holbrook NY) and Australia (Kalgoorlie and Safety Bay). Most of these have been cross cultural congregations.
Ashley has a dynamic preaching and teaching ministry and is zealous to see people fully trained and flowing in the Word and the Spirit. He regularly preaches in different churches, conferences and leadership seminars. Please contact Ashley if you would like him to preach in your church.
Ashley has been married to Debbie for 31 years, and they have two sons aged 25 and 27. Ashley’s hobbies include woodworking (making furniture for his wife!). He also enjoys fixing and riding his motorcycle.
ashley@harvestwest.edu.au
ashley@harvestwest.edu.au
Sue MartinBA (BS); Cert IV AWT
Lecturer
Sue is currently studying part time a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies at Curtin University, and hopes to continue her studies into the Masters program at Harvest West.
Jessica DonaldBsc
Registrar and Dean of Women
Jessica is the Registrar and Dean of Women at Harvest West. She is the person who will guide you through the various stages of enrolment right through to graduation.
Murray PatchettBMin(Hons); MA(UK); GradDipEd; Cert IV AWT
Dean of Men
Murray is an ordained minister of the Australian Christian Churches and has been involved in Bible College ministry, firstly as a student, then as a lecturer, since he became a Christian in the early nineteen eighties.
Jennifer DixonDipChCoun, Cert IV AWT, Cert III B.Admin, Cert II B.Admin
Finance Officer
Jennifer brings great faith and a wealth of experience to all our finances. She is available for student financial counselling. Jennifer has 3 adult children
Nigel PegramTheol.M, B.Theol.(Hons) Dip.Min.(Hons) Grad.Theol
Lecturer
Nigel joined the staff at Harvest West part-time in 2010, after lecturing in Old Testament for a number of years.
Talitha MartinBachelor of Learning Management (Primary)
Receptionist
Talitha has been the receptionist at Harvest West for the past six months. She works part-time at Harvest West and during the rest of the working week is a relief teacher at a local primary school. She has recently married and moved to Perth with her husband Jacob.
Tanya MagentaBA Ed; BA (BS); Grad. Dip. Ed; Cert IV AWT
TESOL Coordinator
Tanya joined the Harvest West staff on a part-time basis in February 2007