Ministry Wasn't Always Easy...
Over 5 decades, Drs. Alfred E. Craig, Sr., and Beverly Ann Craig established 8 churches in Arizona, 70 throughout Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) and presided as spiritual parents to over 220. They have truly been good and faithful servants of the Lord.
Such impending success wasn't always apparent for the first 15 years. From an early age, Dr. Craig knew he had a God-given call on his life but couldn't figure out why fulfilling it was so difficult. God had given him a vision, but his struggles dampened his confidence and growth. He lacked core biblical knowledge, training and strategy.
Determined, the Craigs moved their family from Arizona to Oklahoma so they both could attend a year at Rhema Bible Training College under Dr. Kenneth Hagin, Sr. There, they received certificates in Biblical Studies. Next, the Craigs ventured to Crenshaw Christian Center's Ministry Training Institute (MTI) in California under the leadership of Dr. Fredrick K.C. Price.
(Pictured: Drs. Alfred and Beverly Craig celebrate 48 years of ministry with members of first established church, Life Tabernacle Christian Center in Coolidge, AZ)
So Much More to Say and Do!
Both graduated with honors after 2 years of intensive studies, earning diplomas in Practical Ministry. Soon, thereafter, they earned Doctorates in Ministry from Friends International Christian University. Equipped with the correct knowledge and training for supernatural growth and impact, they got to work building a ministry. Their churches grew from 50 to more than 22,000 members on roster and yielded over $56 million for tremendous Kingdom impact and service worldwide.
They also had a deep desire to give others an opportunity to train, equip and excel in the 5-fold ministry. So they combined their education and experience to create their own MTI (free for AZUSA-tithing members). The school has graduated more than 15,000 students worldwide. These leaders have gone on to establish churches across the globe.
The Craigs faithfulness in Christ continues today. They have re-emerged from retirement, moved by a fierceness from God with so much more to say and do... for such a time as this. Join them!
(Pictured: Drs. Alfred and Beverly Craig supporting their youngest son, Bishop Timothy Craig, as he prepares to minister at Crenshaw Christian Center's Faith Dome in Los Angeles, CA.)
