Rev. Dr. Craig S. Williams on Sunday, May 4

I was born and grew up in Newport Beach, CA. I served as an Associate Pastor at Laguna Presbyterian Church and was the Organizing and First Pastor of Trabuco Presbyterian Church in south Orange County, CA. Much of my professional life has been spent assisting people in starting new work.
 
As I write this I am one year into retirement! Prior to that I have served as Transitional Pastor for Placentia Presbyterian Church and Glendale Presbyterian Church after having served as the Pastor of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks, CA.
 
Though retired I continue to keep current in ministry. I’m a consultant and coach with AE Sloan Leadership. We assist religious and non-profit leaders and institutions in developing adaptive behaviors as they face an ever-changing cultural and religious landscape.
 
My wife Dee and I met while at Fuller Seminary and have been married since 1980. Our home is in San Clemente. We have two grown daughters, a son-in-law and a two year old grandson, Luke Caspian Taft. Needless to say he’s the best!
 
One of my great joys is playing fingerstyle guitar. Sometimes I even get to play mandolin and banjo! Movies, books, travel, friends, cooking, home brewing are all things I enjoy. I’m always looking to share in these interests with others. Did I mention coffee? Retirement brings with it the challenge of ordering a new chapter in my life. Making room for the things and people I love along with learning new things is a challenge!