Together with his wife, Shirley, and two teenage sons, Craig lives just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Craig has been back in Minnesota since 1999. Since his return to Minnesota for more than 13 years He served, as full time minister of Youth & Christian Growth at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia. As of September 2009 Craig serves as the Director of Youth and Adult Ministries at Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina, MN. He is also the founder of GodPonders and‘Nuf Said ministries.
Craig has served in youth and family ministry for 25 years. His experience includes having spoken in schools, at camps, and to church groups both large and small. Over the years he has been blessed to have the opportunity to speak both internationally as well as in many different places across the United States.
Craig brings a high level of energy, humor and passion to whomever he speaks. Craig’s passion to share Christ’s awesome power and presence together with his ability to hold the attention of an audience from Jr. High through adults makes Him a great choice for any conference, camp or seminar.
His mission is to “Share Christ through the great stories of Scripture and Life.”
So…disclaimer first: Craig and Shirley are both dear friends.
These two have such a heart for Christ that it’s almost unimaginable.
Shirley leads Bible Study and worship with a strong intensity that can only be by the Spirit of God.
Craig…what a wise man. The best word to describe his Spirit lead drive is “Passion”. A passion for God, Christ, the Spirit, family, and for all the individuals that he is blessed to come in contact with. And youth…well he is the best kind of Big Kid you could want leading your youth in the Word.
Blessings Craig and Shirley