I am so blessed to be married to my best friend, Betsy, and to be the proud father of three incredible children, a daughter-in-love, and a son-in-love!
After being a husband and father, I also enjoy all of the other things God has allowed me to do. I get to pastor the amazing flock at Calvary Assembly of God in Cedar Springs, MI. I’m also an author, a leadership coach, and a podcaster.
I attempt to use the Bible as my go-to Source for everything I do. Even if I’m not quoting a passage of Scripture, God’s Word informs everything I do. Through my blog, I want to resource others to be excellent at what God has called them to do.
Years ago I read part of a letter from John Newton to a friend, which became my goal for this blog. Newton wrote, “Oh! that the power of God would set my heart and pen at liberty while writing, and fill your hearts while reading, that we may rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.”
When I’m not writing or recording, I stay busy in our local schools as a guest teacher, I play a lot of Spikeball, and I serve in our city wherever I am able to.
I invite you to subscribe to this blog so that you are notified every time I post a new resource. Then make use of the search bar on my blog to type in your question or even a passage of Scripture that you’re studying.
I’d love to connect with you in other ways too, so please get in touch with me.
Craig T. Owens 
November 9, 2008 at 8:56 pm
When I first pulled up this bio, I looked at photo and immediately shot down to the comment box to gush over this picture!! Decided the gushing could wait 90 seconds until I actually read the bio.
So…this picture & pose is uber precious – hope you get matts & glossies of this shot to share, seriously very nice and dibs on a big one.
I’d forgotten all the great ‘vocational’ experiences you’ve had. Isn’t it neat how all our seasons and stations are useful? As one your former Fa-Ho-Lo team, I can say I’m not a bit surprised that God has already placed you at the helm of a church and for a while already. I admire one or two things about you, akhem, but sincerity is supreme in my book. When a leader desires God’s very best for people and is willing to work with them to succeed… SWEET. It can’t be faked and is so important in this world full of hurt and distracted people. I am very honored to call you and Betsy friends.
Kelly
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November 10, 2008 at 12:07 am
Kelly, you are such a special friend and always so kind! How blessed we are that God allowed our paths to cross… and to stay crossed, for that matter! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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November 15, 2008 at 10:09 pm
And if you want Craig’s “About Me” story for ages 5-18, feel free to contact me: the Sister! (I’ll probably need to charge money for those.)
Seriously, Craig was – and is – the best brother anyone could ask for!!!
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November 17, 2008 at 11:36 am
Craig is one of the best leaders and men I know, I’m blessed to have him as a friend. God knew that I needed a man with strong leadership skills to help mold me and shape me. Thanks Craig for investing in my life!
Love ya
TJ
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December 5, 2008 at 6:52 pm
My husband and I attended church with Craig and Betsy in Grand Rapids , and are so proud of the Godly couple that have grown in the Masters shadow. Craig and Betsy are true friends to anyone who needs a friend
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December 10, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Craig and Betsy,
I want to thank the two of you for your tireless desire to advise and mentor Keri and I. You guys have been wonderful friends and we have been greatly blessed because of both of you. We pray for you daily.
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February 26, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Craig in the short time I have known you , you have become a very close friend of mine. You are a very good pastor,leader,adviser, and all round good person. God has blessed me to know you. I will proudly stand with you in any situation that arises.
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September 15, 2009 at 7:12 am
Fascinating reading, friend. Your faithfulness to care for our mutual Narnia family is the path on which we met.
Blesssings.
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December 7, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Craig, your blogging was one part of the inspiration for me to start my own blog. Thanks friend.
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December 26, 2010 at 12:49 am
Pastor Craig and Betsy, I feel bleesed to be able communicate with you after this time. i would like you to know that i’am doing good, and I pray that you and your family are also good. I truly appriciate what you have done for me and my beloved Aunt Betty. Oh how I miss her and think about her each and every day. My sister and I thank you so very much. Merry Christmas and god bless you and yours. Anthony
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January 14, 2011 at 10:38 am
Thank you my friend for your encouraging blogs and book reviews! I am amazed at how much you read! Pastor Craig you’re an excellent man of God! Miss you and your family!
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May 28, 2013 at 4:13 pm
I too was a fellow faholonite along with Ms. Kelly Mosher under the fine leadership of my dear friend, Craig Owens. It only took Craig a mere 7 years of unwavering witness of Christ love for me to accept Jesus as my savior. Undying love from a savior passed on by a true witness of God’s love, patience and kindness. You have a special place in my heart (deep within~and not many get there) and it blesses me to know that Jesus will place a jewel in your crown as a reward for sharing the greatest of all gifts to a man like me. Glory to my God for His great and loving mercy. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and I look forward to the many years of friendship to come. Aaron
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October 5, 2016 at 2:11 am
I happened to come across your website when I was searching for a poem. You had posted it. Its by E. m. Winter. It starts I do not ask that He must prove His word is true to me.
Could you please tell me where you found that?
Thank you so much.
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October 5, 2016 at 6:32 am
Nancy, I wish I could tell you where exactly I came across that poem. But I read so extensively and so widely, I cannot recall what I was reading when I found that one. Sorry.
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March 5, 2019 at 3:07 pm
Nancy…If you are still looking for this poem, I found a posting that says that it is “Quoted from Streams in the Desert – August 31st” (This devotional, written by L.B Cowman, was first published in 1925.)
“I do not ask that He must prove
His Word is true to me,
And that before I can believe
He first must let me see.
It is enough for me to know
It’s true because he says it’s so;
On His unchanging Word I’ll stand
And Trust, till I can understand.
Hope this is helpful.
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