Who We Are
Self-destructive behavior patterns are often rooted in false beliefs established through experiences of rejection, loss or trauma. These spiritual roots manifest in unhealthy thought patterns, emotions and choices, which can give rise to codependency, life-controlling, and/or defeating behaviors. The primary focus of New Creations Ministries, Inc., (NCM,) is to assist individuals in recognizing the genesis of their misperceptions and unhealthy attachments, and provide them the tools to overcome toxic thoughts, heal old wounds, break free, and become new.
The founders of NCM, Craig & Courtney Sturtz, are no strangers to the struggle people face in overcoming such challenges. Both Craig and Courtney have experienced loss and trauma, and walked the road of rebellion and hopelessness. By the grace & power of God, after two decades spent in and out of programs, hospitals and institutions, both Craig and Courtney found total freedom from their destructive lifestyles and learned to walk in active relationship with Jesus Christ. They are no longer hopeless, no longer living just to survive, no longer walking wounded, no longer bound in fear - but are new creations in Christ, walking in abundant life and the joy of the Lord. Their only desire is to freely give what was given to them - an opportunity to make all things new. Please contact them today if you are ready to begin your journey as a new creation, or are interested in training classes for your team or fellowship.
Pastor Craig Sturtz
Executive Director
Pastor Craig Sturtz is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of New Creations Ministries, Inc. (NCM), a Christ-centered nonprofit serving discouraged adults who are often in crisis, addiction-affected and/or justice-involved.
Ordained into the Gospel Ministry in 2016 and consecrated to the Office of Pastor in 2017, Craig has a shepherd’s heart and a keen aptitude for leadership, mediation, and guidance, and has ministered in various venues across the eastern US and abroad in Central and South America. Being endued with a compelling ability to hear God's voice clearly in the moment, his God-given talents enable him to see spiritual blueprints of projects at the onset, allowing him to discern best strategy before making any move. With more than a decade of experience mentoring men in residential recovery, re-entry, and serving alongside leaders in church as well as corporate settings, he brings a steady, discerning presence marked by relational engagement, spiritual formation, and practical life-skills coaching.
Craig has served in a multitude of leadership roles across the nonprofit, church, and business sectors, and currently provides group biblical instruction, one-on-one mentoring, case management, re-entry support and organizational guidance through various local nonprofit entities. Frequently sought for mentorship and counsel by those in recovery and re-entry, as well as for guidance and direction by community leaders, pastors, and laypersons, Pastor Craig is committed to helping men build accountability, purpose, and lasting pathways of restoration through Christ-centered service.
Courtney Sturtz
Program & Services Director
Courtney Sturtz, is a missionary pastor who co-founded New Creations Ministries, Inc. (NCM), alongside her husband, Craig. Ordained and consecrated to the Office of Pastor in 2017, she is a natural leader with a servant’s heart, gifted in teaching, exhortation, strategic intercession, and prophetic ministry. She helps bring Light and Hope to the discouraged through God’s Word and has ministered both in the US and abroad in churches, jails/prisons, addiction recovery facilities, hospitals/nursing homes, shelters, and on the highways & byways. She also provides spiritual mentoring, discipleship, and leadership training for individuals and groups.
Along with her ministry leadership, Courtney brings extensive professional experience in client success management, logistics and operations leadership, training & quality assurance, process
improvement, and cross-functional team development in nonprofit and eCommerce environments. She combines analytical problem-solving, strategic planning, and high emotional intelligence with servant leadership to build strong partnerships, drive operational excellence, and foster personal and professional growth.
Pastor Courtney continues her ongoing development studies while remaining actively involved through community outreach, correctional institution ministry, re-entry support, domestic & international missions, and local service.