Alan has served as lead pastor of Christ Community Church since 1990. He is passionate about teaching, writing, and prayer in order to help people experience Jesus in transformative ways. Alan and his wife, Raylene, love hanging out with their four adult children and two grandchildren. When he's not at Christ Community, you can find Alan playing golf, reading William Kent Krueger novels, or going on dates with his wife.

May 17, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
In this message from 1 Peter 4, we continue our Resilient series by looking at the subtle ways sin shapes…
1 Peter 4:1-7
May 10, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter
When it feels like evil is winning and hope is fading, how should followers of Jesus respond? In this message…
1 Peter 3:18-22
April 26, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
In this message from our Resilient series, we explore 1 Peter 3:1–7 and God’s vision for a healthy, life-giving marriage.…
1 Peter 3:1-7
April 12, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
In this message kicking off the Resilient series through 1 Peter, we explore what it looks like to live out…
1 Peter 2:11-17
April 5, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
Why does the resurrection actually matter in real life? In this message, we look at the life of Jesus Christ…
March 29, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
This Palm Sunday message explores how we respond when life—and even God—doesn’t meet our expectations. Looking at 1 Peter 1:10–12,…
1 Peter 1:10-12
March 22, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
In a world where so many people feel like they don’t belong, where do we find our true identity? In…
1 Peter 2:9-10
March 8, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
Spiritual growth isn’t just measured by how often you pray, read your Bible, or attend church—it’s revealed in how deeply…
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
March 1, 2026
Pastor: Alan Kraft
Book: 1 Peter
What if your deepest freedom isn’t found in doing whatever you want—but in remembering who you truly are? In this…
1 Peter 1:17-21