Craig Groeschel
Дата рождения: December 02, 1967 – Houston, Texas, United States
Craig Groeschel is an American pastor, leadership teacher, and author focused on Christian living, mental health, and organizational leadership. He founded and leads Life.Church and has written books including Winning the War in Your Mind, Dangerous Prayers, and The Christian Atheist. His work has reached millions through preaching, publishing, and leadership podcasting.
Биография и Путь Автора
Craig Groeschel was born in Houston in 1967 and grew up in southern Oklahoma, attending Ardmore High School before earning a marketing degree from Oklahoma City University, where he studied on a tennis scholarship. He later completed a Master of Divinity at Phillips Theological Seminary. He married Amy in 1991 and entered ministry that same year as an associate pastor in the United Methodist Church. A major turning point came in January 1996, when he and Amy started Life.Church in a two-car garage in Edmond, Oklahoma. What began as a small local congregation developed into a large multisite church with a broad national and online presence.
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Команда BeFreed
Living the Grace-Based Life
This plan is essential for individuals seeking to navigate high-conflict environments without burning out. It is ideal for leaders, caregivers, and anyone looking to balance radical empathy with firm personal boundaries.
Daily growth in mindset and Christian faith
In a fast-paced world, many believers struggle to bridge the gap between Sunday worship and daily life. This plan is designed for Christians seeking to integrate their faith with practical personal development to achieve lasting spiritual maturity. It provides a roadmap for anyone wanting to move beyond legalism into a grace-based, impactful life.
Grow: Lead, Mindset, Wealth & Biblical Wisdom
This plan bridges the gap between professional excellence and spiritual alignment, offering a unique framework for holistic success. It is ideal for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs who want to build significant wealth and influence while remaining grounded in biblical wisdom and mental resilience.
Christ-led growth in EQ,comms & leadership
This learning plan is designed for believers who want to lead with both spiritual depth and practical excellence. It's ideal for church leaders, ministry workers, team leaders, or anyone seeking to grow in their ability to understand themselves, connect with others, and lead in ways that reflect Jesus Christ. By combining inner spiritual formation with outer leadership skills, this plan equips you to make a lasting kingdom impact.
Lead, thrive, and grow in faith and family.
In a world that often separates professional success from personal faith, this plan provides a holistic framework for integrating Christ-centered values into leadership and home life. It is designed for individuals seeking to strengthen their spiritual foundation while fostering deeper connections with their family and community.
Growing as a leader in church planting and children's ministry, one day becoming a pastor
This learning plan equips aspiring pastors with the theological knowledge, practical skills, and leadership qualities needed to serve effectively in church planting and children's ministry. It provides a comprehensive pathway for spiritual leaders who feel called to establish new faith communities while nurturing the next generation of believers.
liderazgo de grupos celulares cristianos
Este plan es esencial para líderes de células que buscan un impacto espiritual profundo y duradero. Beneficiará a pastores y servidores que deseen equilibrar el crecimiento ministerial con una vida espiritual saludable.
Голоса Сообщества
"Craig Groeschel dreams God-sized dreams"
— Mark Batterson
"Craig Groeschel has been able to lead one of America's fastest growing churches while still having a life and a healthy, loving family"
— Larry Osborne
"My friend Craig Groeschel is the visionary and pioneer of America's largest church"
— Steven Furtick
"Craig Groeschel is a leading voice among the new generation of communicators"
— John Maxwell
"To know Craig Groeschel is to be overwhelmed with God-sized vision"
— Samuel R. Chand
"When it comes to leadership, my friend Craig Groeschel has it"
— Dave Ramsey
"Craig Groeschel is a master at opening up life and letting light in"
— Robert Lewis
"Thankfully, your guide, Craig Groeschel, has provided the lamp in Chazown"
— Robert V. Cupp
"Pastor Craig Groeschel is a hero in my life"
— Rich Wilkerson
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Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
