Craig Rigney is a worship pastor, leader, and coach with more than 25 years of ministry experience. He is passionate about helping people know and follow Jesus through biblically rich, Christ centered worship and developing leaders who will do the same for others.
Over the years, Craig has served churches in a variety of ministry contexts, built and led worship ministries, developed staff and volunteer teams, and led worship for churches, camps, conferences, and events across the country and around the world. He has also recorded several projects of original worship music.
Craig is also the founder of One29 Ministries, a missions organization focused on worship, missionary care, and developing local leaders in under resourced parts of the world. Increasingly, some of his most meaningful work happens beyond the platform as he invests in leaders, builds healthy teams, and helps churches think intentionally about worship, leadership, and ministry culture.
Craig lives in Texas with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children. They love the local church, good music, traveling, and seeing people grow into who God has called them to be.
Interested in having Craig lead at your church or event, or looking for help with your leaders, teams, or staffing? Let’s connect.
"Our ministry has been blessed to work with Craig over the last 10 years. His ability as a musician and vocalist is top notch. However, his love for Jesus is what really impresses me. The way Craig leads is clearly an overflow of what the Lord is doing in his life. From the preparation he puts into each set, to the way he takes time to truly pastor those he is leading, Craig relentlessly fights to create a worship environment that is focused solely on Christ. It has been a blessing to partner with Craig over the years, and I look forward to continuing work with him."
Ian Rock, Pastor, Phoenix, AZ
“The first time I heard about Craig I was very impressed with his reputation. Most worship leaders I have seen or heard seemed to be focused on their personal career more than actually leading people to the throne room of God. What I was told about Craig was confirmed in how he lead worship. He is a guy driven by passion and love for music that glorifies Jesus Christ above all else. He is a humble guy not bent on receiving accolades, praise, or popularity but simply wants the people he is leading in worship to experience Christ more through the lifting up of their voices to the King. His skills and enthusiasm are intertwined with his heart to worship. After inviting him several times to come and lead worship he has become a very close and dear friend to me and I never need to doubt his integrity or his character because he lives for Christ in every aspect of his life.”
Rick Emerson, Student Minister, Tulsa, OK
"Craig Rigney is one of the most humble and gifted worship leaders you'll find. In a day of gaudy worship presentations and entertainment driven worship atmospheres, Craig offers something uniquely different: A humble approach to worship that drives others to look first at God and not all the stuff. In the current worship climate, this is a rare thing."
Steve Hayes, Pastor, Corsicana, TX
"I worked very closely with Craig and I can honestly say that I hope I will be able to work with him forever. Ever since I first met him and learned his vision of worship I knew that I had to stick with this guy no matter what. He doesn't care about fame. He doesn't care about all the fluff. He simply wants people to meet Jesus through theologically rich music. He understands the issues and dilemmas facing the worship world today. He gets it. And he is one of the few worship leaders I know who is just as concerned with the theological accuracy of the music as he is with the sound of it."
Robert Johnson, Discipleship Pastor, Allen, TX
"Craig brings a transparent, and more importantly a Biblical approach to worship. Whether it is just him and his guitar, or his entire band there is no singing of songs, but authentic worship of a Holy God. Simply stated, that is his Response."
Jake Tubbs, Pastor, Garland, TX