Craig is a passionate and nationally known communicator, author, and blogger. He is the president of Empowered Living with a mission to “Empower leaders and their families for life!” His passion is to encourage, equip and empower others to enjoy their journey through life. In his most recent book, “Faith and The Modern Family,” Through humorous stories and relevant application Craig encourages parents to make a difference in and with their modern family. 

He has served as a Pastor at two churches, most recently with Saddleback Church where he served for 13 years as both Children’s Pastor and Teaching Pastor. He was voted by Group Magazine as one of the Pioneers of the Decade for his work in Children's Ministry and one of the top 20 influencers in Family Ministry. He has authored and co-authored several books and articles and is a sought after communicator on family, parenting and leadership.

Craig and his wife Mary in their book, “From Hectic to Healthy: The Journey to a Balance Life,” share their story of a life lived out of balance and how they had to fight to find the right seasonal pace for their life and family. Their book became a Regal best seller in it’s first 6 months and they have appeared on several radio and TV shows highlighting their story.