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"...a needed and unique voice communicating God's truth to today's culture..."Lindsey O'Connor, author & speaker

 

"...when Craig speaks, the truth of God pierces the heart in a way that is both fresh and understandable..."

Charlie Dean, pastor

 

"...a rare gift for communicating Biblical truth in a way people don't easily forget..."

John Stone, pastor

Craig's not big on titles and accolades, preferring to just to let his authentic love for Jesus speak for itself.  However, you should probably know that he's no lightweight when it comes to credentials.  In addition to being a veteran pastor, Craig holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies, teaches New Testament courses and Systematic Theology to seminary students getting their Master's degrees and is often invited to speak at national theological confereneces!  But he loves working with middle school students just as much as with pastors...and they love him right back!

Craig is a pastor who understands the need for solid biblical truth and a theologian who "get's" the modern world with all its challenges and opportunities.

The blending of the head and the heart is a central part of Craig's life as well as his speaking.  Craig is a popular professor at Denver Seminary, but he's also the worship leader for his home church. You can find his worship songs on Itunes and his biblical studies articles in scholarly journals. This year he'll speak at everything from junior high retreats to the Evangelical Theological Society's international conference.

That may seem like an odd combination of venues, but Craig is uniquely gifted to not only know the truth but to communicate it in fresh and creative ways that really connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Craig's unparalleled depth of biblical teaching is combined with riotous humor and riveting story-telling that keeps audiences of all ages spell-bound. If you're looking for a speaker with rock solid biblical content, cutting-edge cultural relevance and a contagious passion, then Craig is the speaker for you.

Craig lives in Castle Rock, Colorado with Coletta, his bride of 15 years, and their two daughters, Rochelle & Lynae.

 

Credentials

Craig is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Free Church of America.  After 12 years as a youth pastor, he reluctantly gave up full-time youth ministry in order to respond to the increasing demands for his time as a speaker at youth events as well as bible conferences, men's events and a host of other opportunities.  Craig remains active in his local church, preaching and leading worship as his schedule permits.  He also remains active in youth ministry as much as possible and particularly enjoys being a frequent speaker at Youth Specialites training events.

Craig holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Trinity College, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, an M.Div. from Denver Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Mass Communications from Kent State University.

Statement of Faith

From Craig:  I believe that there is one God who has eternaly existed as three equal persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I believe all human beings have sinned and are unable to achieve peace with God except by trusting in the sacrifice of Jesus of Nazareth who is the only incarnation of God the Son. 

Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose bodily from the dead on the third day. After his ascension, he sent the Holy Spirit who continues to lead and guide us  in our obedience to Christ and his will for us until Jesus returns bodily to earth..

I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, accurate and reliable in all it teaches.

  

Books by Craig

    The Word:  Understanding and Trusting the Bible in an Age of Skepticism

    The Kingdom For the Kingless:  Learning To Live As Ambassadors of the Now-And-Coming King

    The Voice:  Hearing God in the Crowd

    The Search:  How Can I Know God Exists?

    Deciphering the Da Vinci Code

    Good To Great:  Bible Studies on the Kingdom of God

    TRU U:  Bible Basics

    The Retreat Planner's Guide

Articles by Craig:

DVD Series by Craig:

    Freedom (6 message DVD)

    Signs (6 message DVD)

Worship Music by Craig

    Overwhelmed (CD) (available on Itunes)

    The Christmas Project (CD) (available on Itunes)