Dr. Angela Craig
Education
- Ph.D. Organizational Leadership, Northwest University, 2020-2023
- M.A. Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University, 2015
- B.A. Ministry Leadership, Northwest University, 2007
Background
Angela has a BA in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University, a MA in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, and a Marketing Theory and Digital Strategy Certificate from the University of Edinburgh. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Northwest University in Organizational Leadership with a double concentration in Business and Higher Education.
Angela is passionate about helping others connect to Jesus and purpose. She gets the opportunity to do this every day as a visiting assistant professor at NW University and a certified coach with Gallup Strengthsfinder, SLTA 360, and AGC.
Partnering faith and business, Angela founded Pursuit Church Live, the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship (2017) that now serves and disciples over 15,000 people in 45 different counties every day on Facebook.
As a pioneer in digital ministry, Angela has had the opportunity to coach thousands of leaders in digital ministry strategy – helping churches turn their online platforms into communities.
Angela has authored three books, “Online Jesus: A Guide to Community, Discipleship, and Care Online”, “Pivot Leadership: Small Steps – Big Change“ and “The Story of Leah: When life is not what you expected it to be“.
She and her husband Mark, live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where outdoor activity and coffee are synonymous. Her hobbies include hiking, traveling, and hosting celebrations.
Interests
Entrepreneurship, Digital Ministry, Community Building, Creating Access to Higher Education for all, and Philanthropy.
Recommended Reading
- “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion” by Greg Boyle
- “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
- “Love Does” by Bob Goff
- “Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People” by Donna Hicks
- “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are” by Brené Brown