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Craig

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About Me

I would have to describe myself as one of the busiest people in the world. I absolutely hate to sit around and do nothing with my time, so I am always active and on the go. I graduated from SIUE with a B.S. in Computer Management and Information Systems (CMIS). I work in the Information Systems department of Coventry Health Care in St. Louis, MO, as a Database Analyst. I am currently in graduate school at Missouri Baptist University, pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministries. I plan to become an Evangelist once I have completed my Masters degree, and if it is according to God's will, pastor a church someday. I love to write, and hope to write a book someday. I am engaged to the most wonderful woman in the world: Casey Retzer. We will be married on May 17th, and I am very excited to begin my life with her as my wife. I have many goals in life, but above all, I just want to fulfill God's plan for me.
AIM Screenname: Pre185

My Interests

Christian ministry, drums, piano, recording music, weight lifting, running, cycling, Mustangs, and the list goes on and on...

I'd like to meet:

Jesus is top on my list of people to meet.

Music:

I love about every type of music, but I would have to say that I'm no fan of Country!! I am mostly an Alternative and Christian type of guy. I love praise and worship music. My favorite bands/artists include AlterBridge, Chris Daughtry, Red, Israel Houghton, Travis Cottrell, Tommy Walker, Free Chapel, Paul Baloche, Reuben Morgan, and Lincoln Brewster.

Movies:

I've seen so many movies it is hard to name a favorite, but some of my favorites include Forrest Gump, Casino Royale, Click, The Longest Yard, Face Off, Without Limits, Collateral Damage, Man on Fire, Dukes of Hazzard, Hitch, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Liar Liar, A Few Good Men, What About Bob?, Annapolis, The Ringer, Gone in 60 Seconds, Out of Time, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Drumline (of course).

Television:

I do not watch much television; I watch the news in the morning, Judge Judy after work, and CNN the rest of the evening. I sometimes enjoy listening to preaching on T.V., but I cannot ever find anyone else who wants to watch it with me.

Books:

The Bible, The Master's Plan for the Church (John MacArthur), Pastoral Ministry (John MacArthur), Velvet Elvis (Rob Bell), and various other commentaries and apologetics of the Christian faith.

Heroes:

Jesus is my hero!!