Married nearly four decades
Meet the
Team Behind
Crager
Ministries.
Darran D.L. and Dr. Shelly Crager have been married for close to 40 years, are parents of two grown children, grandparents to three grandchildren, and have co-led marriage workshops and faith-based trainings for more than 25 years.
Meet the team
Darran D.L. and Dr. Shelly Crager have been married for close to 40 years, are parents of two grown children, grandparents to three grandchildren, and have co-led marriage workshops and faith-based trainings for more than 25 years.
40 years
Married nearly four decades.
25+ years
Marriage workshops and faith-based trainings.
Hundreds
Couples mentored toward relational health.
How We Serve
Darran and Shelly teach, mentor, and walk alongside couples from the lived experience of marriage, family, leadership, faith, and service. Their bios note that they have mentored hundreds of couples with a focus on relational growth, biblical grounding, and lifelong commitment.
Together they co-authored two marriage and relationship books, and Shelly is also currently writing a parenting book built around coaching and equipping parents.
Darran D. L. Crager
Author • entrepreneur • speaker
Darran is described in the bios as an award-winning author, entrepreneur, church leader, speaker, and mentor whose work bridges everyday life and enduring faith.
He writes Christian fiction and non-fiction, blending storytelling with biblical truth and practical encouragement for living with purpose, integrity, and balance.
The bios also note that he mentors men and boys through outdoor experiences that build character, strengthen relationships, and pass down faith across generations.
Dr. Shelly Crager
School leader • consultant • speaker
Shelly is described in the bios as a Christian school leader, educational consultant, mentor, award-winning author, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience serving educators, leaders, and families.
She serves as a principal at one of the largest Christian schools in the Northwest and holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership focused on how leadership shapes culture, character, and growth.
Her consulting equips leaders to strengthen instructional practice, build team alignment, and grow leadership capacity through practical, research-informed strategies.
The Simply Relational Marriage Framework
5 Pillars of a Strong Marriage
1
Healthy Identity
A healthy marriage begins with healthy individuals who understand who they are and what they carry into the relationship.
2
Relationship Priorities
Strong marriages are built when couples intentionally protect what matters most.
3
Understanding Each Other
Many conflicts happen because men and women often process life differently.
4
Communication and Conflict
Healthy couples learn to communicate well and repair quickly when things break down.
5
Intimacy and Long-Term Growth
Thriving marriages nurture connection through every season.
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