Craig Weber has been a devoted follower of Christ for more than 25 years. He is joyfully married to his beloved wife, Carolina, and together they are raising four beautiful children. Their story began in the inner city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they met while serving the downtrodden and marginalized. Ministry, compassion, and a shared burden for the suffering have been woven into their relationship from the very beginning.

Craig’s calling to serve the persecuted church began over 13 years ago, but its roots reach back even further. In 2013, he read Richard Wurmbrand’s powerful book Tortured for Christ — a moment that pierced his soul deeply. Second only to Scripture, this book ignited in him a fire he could not ignore. That same year he began serving with Voice of the Martyrs, taking on speaking engagements across churches, ministries, and his personal networks to raise awareness of Christian persecution worldwide.

His vision has remained steady and bold: to see believers in the West spiritually knitted to their persecuted brothers and sisters abroad. Craig has taught on persecution, advocacy, and intercession; launched prayer calls; and continually sought ways to strengthen the persecuted church. He often says that without his bride, Carolina, Purpose Planting would never have launched — she has been a foundational support in every step.

A pivotal moment came in April 2014, when over 200 Christian schoolgirls were kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram. Craig’s heart broke, and his focus sharpened. He committed himself not only to raising awareness but also to directly supporting families, communities, and churches in Nigeria.

Craig has been part of the Calvary Chapel community since 2010. In 2019, sensing a nudge from the Lord, he searched for a Calvary Chapel presence in Nigeria — and discovered Calvary Chapel of Abuja. He reached out to Pastor Prince, beginning a meaningful relationship with the pastor, his family, and the believers there.

In February 2024, Craig traveled to Nigeria for nine days. What he encountered on the ground — including the needs of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps — pierced his heart all over again. That visit confirmed what he already knew: his life’s calling is to stand alongside the persecuted church, advocate for their needs, and rally believers in the West to join that mission.