Senior Pastor

Craig Kirkpatrick

1325 3rd Street
Eaton, Colorado 80615
(970) 454-3411
craig@efcofeaton.org

Pastor Craig is in his 15th year as Senior Pastor of our Congregation. He and his wife, Beccy, have been married 30+ years and have 3 grown daughters - two of whom are married, a son still at home, and five grandchildren. He has a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, was ordained into the Gospel Ministry in 1979; and, has been a pastor for more than 25 years - helping plant 3 churches and serving 4 established ones.

Regarding God's calling, passion and gifting for ministry, he notes, " I believe my fundamental purpose is to cultivate a heart for God - loving Him with my whole being and glorifying Him with my whole life." Out of that comes a passion and calling to ministry that find their source in Christ's command to Peter: 'Feed My Sheep,' and Paul's command to Timothy: 'Preach the Word!' Beyond that he remarks; " I have no greater joy in ministry than fulfilling Peter's command to Elders: 'Shepherd the flock of God.' Especially during the times of crisis and loss."