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
As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word ANTICIPATION. Think about all the times you got really excited about something and …
As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word Forgiveness. I was reflecting on all that Jesus went through. I think of …
As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking of the word NEIGHBOR. I am blessed to live in a wonderful neighborhood. I don’t think …
As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about PALM SUNDAY. On Palm Sunday, the Passion of Christ is read and we transition into …