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Craig McCourt

Craig McCourt

Director of Youth and Education

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location of Craig McCourtEden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church Arlington

  • Education

    • Concordia University-Wisconsin

      1984 - 1986
      BA Religion, Youth Ministry

      Studied Youth Ministry while working in largest and fastest growing LCMS Congregation in the country at the time.

    • Concordia University-Ann Arbor

      1981 - 1983
      Started by BA Business, Religion

      Was involved in Off Campus Ministries, worked in the bookstore and enjoyed life at David Dorm.

    • Concordia Seminary St Louis

      2017 - 2021
      SMP SMP SMP Vicar

      Vicar in the Specific Ministry Pastor Program - Serving at New Creation Lutheran Church in Shakopee, MN

  • Experience

    • Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, South Bend, IN

      Jun 1986 - Feb 1989
      Director of Youth and Education

      Directed the Youth Ministry and Educational ministries of the congregation.

    • Family & Children's Center, Mishawaka, IN

      Feb 1989 - May 1990
      House Parent / Supervisor

      Managed a group home with court placed adolescents in a behavior modification program. Later supervised two group homes and their staff.

    • St. John's Lutheran Church, Sherburn, MN

      May 1990 - Aug 1992
      Director of Youth and Education

      Children, you and adult education. Preaching and worship planning, Coordination and work with boards and committees.

    • Christ Lutheran Church, Houston, TX

      Aug 1992 - Jun 1996
      Minister of Youth & Family

      Coordinated ministry effort to youth and their families. Led worship, preached and taught large group adult Bible Studies. Orgnized short term mission trips, local and international.

    • Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Waconia, MN

      Jul 1996 - Aug 2009
      Minister of Christian Growth - Youth

      Certified Lay Minister LC-MS, Working with youth grades 7-12, and their parents. Conducted weekly large group Adult Bible Study (100+) for 5 years, Worship Leader and Speaker. Together with my wife led 3 family mission trips.

    • Pondering God a ministry of Craig McCourt LLC

      Aug 2006 - now
      Author, Speaker, Storyteller

      Together with his wife, Shirley, Craig lives just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more than 25 years Craig has served as a full time Youth Professional in a number of churches. Prior to moving into his full time role with GodPonders he spent his last 16 years as full time Youth minister at two churches in the Minneapolis area. 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. Show less

    • Youth Specialties

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2016
      Independent Workshop Leader for Real World Parents

      I am a trained facilitator for Real World Parents, a workshop designed to help parents learn how to pass on the faith to their children as they lives their lives in the midst of the real world.

    • Cross View Lutheran Church

      Sept 2009 - Nov 2012
      Director of Youth and Adult Ministries

      Responsible for: Youth Ministry programing and development for grades 7-12. Youth Outreach through Third Sunday Night.Young Adult College age communication and programing.Adult Education and small groups planning and leadership.Preaching monthly at Sunday Worship.Worship planning and leadership.Technology support and purchaser.

    • Office Depot

      Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
      Associate

    • Pondering God

      Apr 2013 - now
      Full Time Speaker/Author and Director

      After more than 10 years of part time speaking and 25 years of full time congregational youth ministry, I am now serving full time as director and lead speaker with Pondering God.

    • Office Max

      May 2013 - Sept 2015

      On the full time management team for the Eden Prairie Store. Helping with Logistics, inventory control, training and sales leadership. Sales Associate

      • Operations Supervisor

        Aug 2013 - Sept 2015

      • Customer Service

        May 2013 - Aug 2013

    • New Creation Lutheran Church - Shakopee MN

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
      Vacancy Lay Minister

      Serving the good people of New Creation Lutheran Church as a Vacancy Lay Minister. Assisting with the majority of preaching, Confirmation instruction, board leadership and training. Serving with Retired LCMS Pastor until a new pastor is called.

    • New Creation Lutheran Church - Shakopee MN

      Jun 2019 - now

      • Vicar

        Feb 2017 - now

      • Pastor

        Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

    • Peace Lutheran Church Arlington

      Nov 2020 - now
      Pastor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Trainer for Real World Parents

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trainer and Trip Leader

      Issued by World Servants US on Jan 2012
      World Servants USAssociated with Craig McCourt