Craig Shellman
Craig came on staff in March 1996 and serves as our Executive Pastor. He provides direct support to the Senior Pastor and to Smart Solutions Church staff. Craig and his wife, Angie, have one daughter.
Born when and where: 8/9/57 - Nampa, Idaho
Family stats: Married - One Child
How I met my wife: Angie and I met at a Bible study I was leading.
Nobody knows that: I can wiggle my ears one at a time or both at the same time.
Education: High School at Meridian High, Meridian, Idaho. BA at Northwest Nazarene University
How I became a Christian? At the age of 4 at a small Sunday school class.
How I came to be at Smart Solutions Church? Angie and I came to Smart Solutions Church because of it’s outreach to the City of Bend.
The best thing about being a Christian? Knowing and growing in Christ.
Favorite movie: Hoosiers
Favorite place: Anywhere with Debbie
Favorite food: Mashed potatoes and gravy
How I spend my days off: Time with family and friends
My funniest experience: Telling jokes back and forth with my daughter when she was 3 years old
Personal project I can’t wait to finish: New flooring in our home
My first job: I cleaned offices
Best childhood memory: Rock hunting and dirt biking with my family.
Most powerful book I’ve ever read (besides the Bible): Dick, Jane & Spot the Dog
What I will ask Jesus when we meet?: I don’t think I will have any questions worth asking when I meet Jesus.
My prized possessions: My smashed penny collection.
Spiritual gifts: Administration and exhortation
A time when I felt very close to God: Every time we give an invitation at the end of a service and people raise their hands.
I would love to meet: Bill Hybels
I would appreciate prayer for: Me and my family
What I would like to say to the people of Smart Solutions Church: “You’re the best and I love you.”
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