As the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church, Craig Groeschel holds a prominent position within the Christian community. With a message centred on faith and purpose, Groeschel has emerged as one of the most influential pastors in the U.S.
Through his church and innovative approach, he has impacted millions of people worldwide. The goal is to transform people’s lives and help them connect with their faith. Besides being a pastor, Groeschel has authored a few books and the most famous one is “Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.”
Early Life
Craig Groeschel was born on 2nd December 1967, in Houston, Texas. However, he grew up in Oklahoma, where he attended Ardmore High School. From an early age, Groeschel learned to be strong and independent and earned a tennis scholarship to Oklahoma City University (OCU). There he joined the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and acquired a bachelor’s degree in Marketing.
During his time at the university, Groeschel met his now wife, Amy and the two tied the knot in 1991. The same year, he joined the United Methodist Church, serving as an associate pastor. Later, he attended the Phillips Theological Seminary to pursue his theological studies and earn a Master of Divinity degree.
Career
Craig Groeschel’s career in ministry began in 1996, the year he founded Life Covenant Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. At the time of establishment, he had a small congregation of people. His vision was to create a church that was accessible to everyone. He made Life.Church was a comfortable and open environment that attracted people from all walks of life.
One of Groeschel’s important contributions to the modern church is technology. In 2001, Life.Church started offering online services, which made it one of the first churches to do so. With this move, the church expanded its reach and became popular worldwide.
Over the years, Groeschel has worked hard to improve the church’s services and expand its reach even further. He also developed the YouVersion Bible App, which has been downloaded over half a billion times. It offers the Bible in hundreds of languages, allowing people to access it on their smartphones.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Craig Groeschel is an author. Some of his books that are worth mentioning include Winning the War in Your Mind, Hope in the Dark and Divine Direction.
Personal Life
Craig Groeschel married his college sweetheart, Amy Groeschel, after a few years of dating. The two met during their college years and fell in love at first sight. Together, they have six children. Amy Groeschel is also engaged in ministry and leads Life.Church women’s ministry.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Craig Groeschel’s net worth is around $8.84 million. Much of his wealth is accumulated through his role as a senior pastor, public speaker, and author. His income sources include book sales, speaking engagements, and podcasts. Despite his financial success, Groeschel remains to be a humble man.
He is known for his commitment towards the church and helping people get closer to their faith. He uses his resources for charitable causes and church-related projects.
