“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” — Ezekiel 22:30
Craig Weber has been a follower of Jesus Christ for 20+ years. He is married to his beloved wife Carolina and they have four beautiful children. Craig says without his wife the ministry would never had started. They first met while serving marginalized communities in the inner-city of Philadelphia, Pa. That shared passion for ministry became the foundation of their life together and continues to be the epicenter of the home.
In 2011, after reading Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand, he was profoundly moved by the testimonies of believers who remained faithful to Christ despite intense suffering and persecution. The book ignited a burden he could not ignore and marked the beginning of his commitment to advocate for persecuted Christians around the world.
That same year, Craig began partnering with Voice of the Martyrs, speaking in churches and communities to raise awareness about Christian persecution and inspire believers to pray, engage, and respond.
His vision has always been simple yet compelling: to connect Christians in the West with their persecuted brothers and sisters around the world through prayer, advocacy, and tangible action. With Carolina’s steadfast encouragement and support, that vision eventually grew into Purpose Planting.
A defining moment came in 2014 when more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted in Nigeria by Boko Haram. The tragedy deeply impacted Craig and sharpened his focus on the growing persecution taking place across parts of Africa. In 2019, he began building a personal relationship with pastor Prince Lawerence who leads Calvary Chapel Abuja in Nigeria. That relationship has grown immensely over the years and has triggered many meaningful relationships in Nigeria and other persecuted countries.
In 2024, Craig spent nine days on the ground in Nigeria, visiting churches, meeting local leaders, and witnessing firsthand the realities faced by persecuted Christian communities, including those living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. The experience confirmed what God had been stirring in his heart for years: LAUNCH PURPOSE PLANTING.
Today, through Purpose Planting, Craig remains dedicated to strengthening the connection between the global body of Christ and believers who suffer for their faith—encouraging prayer, support, and lasting partnerships with the persecuted church around the world.
Craig Weber
Craig Weber has followed Christ for over 25 years. He and his wife, Carolina, first met while serving the marginalized in inner-city Philadelphia, and that shared passion for ministry has shaped their life together as they raise their four children.
More than a decade ago, Craig felt a deep calling to serve the persecuted church. In 2013, reading Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand ignited a burden he could not ignore. That same year, he began partnering with Voice of the Martyrs, speaking in churches and communities to raise awareness about Christian persecution.
His vision is simple but powerful: to connect believers in the West with their persecuted brothers and sisters around the world through prayer, advocacy, and action. With Carolina’s unwavering support, that vision eventually became Purpose Planting.
A turning point came in 2014, when over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in Nigeria. Craig’s heart broke, and his focus became clear. Years later, in 2019, he connected with Calvary Chapel Abuja, building meaningful relationships with local leaders and believers.
In 2024, Craig spent nine days in Nigeria, witnessing firsthand the realities faced by persecuted communities, including those in IDP camps. That experience confirmed his calling: to stand with the persecuted church and mobilize others to do the same.
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