Craig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church, one of the largest and most innovative churches in the United States. Born on December 2, 1967, Groeschel launched Life.Church in a two-car garage in Oklahoma in 1996. Under his leadership, the church has grown to dozens of locations across multiple states and became widely known for creating the YouVersion Bible App, which has been downloaded hundreds of millions of times worldwide. Groeschel is also a popular author and speaker, known for books like Winning the War in Your Mind, Dangerous Prayers, and Lead Like It Matters, where he blends practical leadership insights with faith-based principles. He hosts The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, offering leadership advice to a broad audience of business leaders, pastors, and professionals. He is recognized for his forward-thinking approach to church, leadership, and technology, often emphasizing authenticity, innovation, and intentionality in both ministry and life.