Craig Francis Harrison graduated from Bakersfield High School, and UCLA, where he obtained a degree in Business and Economics with a minor in Psychology. He entered the Seminary at St. Johns and received a Masters Degree in Divinity.
Craig Harrison has legally adopted multiple children and 19 grandchildren, who have enhanced both his life and ministry.
He is a sought-after speaker and has donated many hours to numerous philanthropic organizations in Bakersfield, including Rotary, Kiwanis, Bakersfield Museum of Art, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Friends of the Children, Jim Burke Dream Builders, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Catholic Charities. Craig has also served on the Boards of the Bakersfield Art Museum, the Wheeler Foundation, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
In 2020, Craig Harrison formed Transition Ahead, LLC, allowing him to help others achieve the best version of self through healing. He has performed countless workshops on grief, trauma, and living in peace; and is the author of “Angel Girl,” written in memory of an 11-year old girl who passed away from cancer, and “Pax et Bonum,” a tribute to his beloved Assisi, Italy. He is currently writing two new books.
Craig Harrison’s daily reflection, “Coffee with Jesus,” and weekly Sunday video, “The Message,” bring spiritual inspiration to thousands.
Craig's Latest Inspirations
True friendships warm our lives, standing by us through thick and thin and celebrating our victories. They are precious gems that require investment and nurturing, brightening our spirit like a warm cup of coffee.
Despite everyday distractions and fogginess, our ultimate focus should be on God’s unwavering love. We don’t need to overthink it; we just need to gratefully accept His new life breathed into us daily.
Instead of being caught in negativity, we can listen to God’s call to silence and swim with the current of His grace. Trusting God to guide and direct us, even when swimming upstream, leads us to truth and hope.
Waiting for God’s timing, though sometimes anxious, is a form of sanctification and perfect. We must patiently trust that God has a reason for everything and continue to know, love, and serve Him.