Rachael was born and raised in Riverside, California, as an only child with her mother and father. She currently lives in Huntington Beach with her husband, Fr. John Crews, and two children.
Rachael studied as an undergraduate at Biola University and the Torrey Honors Institute, where she received both her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She then continued her education in graduate school, earning a Masters in Teaching and Curriculum Instruction through Biola University, and a Masters in Theological Studies from Regent University.
Rachael joined St. Matthew’s in 2014 and currently serves as Director of Children’s Ministry.