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 of New Creations Ministries, Inc., (NCM,) recently positioned on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Lord has gifted Craig with steadfastness and a quiet authority, taught him to walk in temperance, and has seated him in a position of governance over New Creations Ministries, Inc. He has a keen aptitude for leadership, mediation and guidance, 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. Craig accepted the pastoral call many years ago, was ordained in to the Gospel Ministry in 2015, and consecrated to the Office of Pastor in 2017. He holds a Specialized Certification in Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance, an International Healing Rooms Director Certification, a Total Freedom Facilitator Certification, and was an Elder at Eastern Gate Ministries. He has held pastoral positions in residential, faith-based programs in North Carolina, Ohio, and Florida, and has ministered to individuals, groups and leaders in various programs offered in county jails, state prisons, faith-based addiction recovery facilities, suicide hotlines, and on mission to Haiti, Cuba, Peru and Mexico. He is often called on for mentorship/discipleship to those in recovery & re-entry, as well as for counsel by community leaders, pastors and laypersons alike.
Courtney Sturtz
Program & Services Director
Pastor Courtney Sturtz, Craig's wife, is the Program & Services Director and Administrator for New Creations Ministries, Inc., (NCM.) Courtney is a natural leader, has a servant's heart and is endued with gifts of teaching, exhortation, discernment for strategic intercession, and uses her prophetic voice to help set captives free with God's Word. She was ordained and consecrated to the Office of Pastor in 2017, and is certified to minister in Spiritual Deliverance, Total Freedom Discipleship, Behind the Walls Prison Evangelism, Kairos Prison Ministry, and International Healing Rooms. Courtney has served as a spiritual mentor & teacher to individuals, groups, and in leader/pastor trainings. She is often called to teach, preach & minister in county jails, state prisons, addiction recovery facilities, domestic violence shelters, on suicide hotlines, and in churches and other venues across North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Cuba, Haiti, Peru and Mexico.