A Word about Our Mission

In recent years, it has become painfully clear that our current systems of higher education are failing us. While most people recognize the problems of skyrocketing costs, debilitating debt and diminishing financial return, the truth is that there is an even greater problem to be addressed – the next generation is losing the vision for the Kingdom of God.

The Bible is clear that the only way to influence, equip and inspire the next generation is through relationship-based, character-focused, and life-integrated mentorship and discipleship. Though colleges may fail us, we can have hope of successfully launching the next generation if parents and students alike are trained to follow this powerful biblical model for life preparation.

No one is more passionate about sharing this message than Daniel Craig and the team at LifeLaunch. Daniel is enthusiastic about empowering leaders through education. He communicates in a way that casts a clear vision for others to grasp and carry with them. His sessions are loaded with practical how-to’s and tips attendees can put immediately into action.

Expect great feedback on Daniel’s dynamic style and inspiring content. If you want your attendees to leave your event with a vision and passion for the next generation and practical tools equipping them for that end, then contact us to today to schedule Daniel at your event.

Speaker Bio: Daniel Craig

Daniel is passionate about home education, discipleship and the church. As a first generation homeschool graduate, he has a great burden to build on his heritage of Christian home-based discipleship. Married for just over 4 years and now with two little ones in tow, he and his wife Megan are in the throes of learning what it means to raise a family to the glory of God. Danny operates an accounting firm and is also the founder of LifeLaunch, a ministry with the mission of launching the next generation into life through powerful mentoring relationships and real-life application.

Adult Sessions

1. The REAL Reason We Homeschool – NEW

This session addresses the goal of education from a Christian perspective and answers the question, “What is the end game in homeschooling?”

2. Upgrade: THE Secret to the Best Education for Your Child – NEW

This session explains the necessity of a God-centered education, and why a God-centered education makes for the very best education.

3. The Power of Mentorship: Secrets to a Truly Higher Education

This session is a “must hear” for parents and students alike. Everyone recognizes that there are problems with traditional higher education. Yet for all the press, commentary and money spent to fix the problem, far too few people recognize the amazing benefits of one-on-one mentor-driven education. Even as homeschoolers, we often fail to realize that the need for biblical discipleship in education also applies to the college years. Get ready to adopt a new paradigm for “higher education” as Daniel explains how your student can launch into life NOW, with clear vision, through powerful mentoring relationships and real-life application.

4. Raising Kids to Understand and Pursue Their Calling

No matter where we turn, we’re facing an epidemic of visionless, clueless, fantasy-driven young people. Stuck in an education system which fosters this disconnect from reality, few Millennials, even Christians, are able to successfully bridge the gap into real life. From the perspective of a millennial, Daniel shares practical keys to helping your students understand their calling and engage life for the glory of God – today!

5. Miley Cyrus, Jesus and Me

When Miley Cyrus can garner over 19 million YouTube views in 24 hours by shamefully crashing into buildings on a giant wrecking ball, it’s impossible to deny that something is desperately wrong with our culture. While it might be nice to imagine that none of those defrauding views were by Christian homeschoolers, we cannot plead immunity to the lust and pride which saturates our toxic culture. The satanic rebellion of our generation is having its effect on us. So how should we respond? Should we resign ourselves to the status quo? Should we hide away in polar huts with lead lining?  Or, should we just pretend things are not as bad as they seem?

Upholding the biblical alternative to these extremes, this session will equip parents to help their children define a godly relationship to culture by asking five critical questions: “Who is God?” “Who am I?” “What has God done?” “What does He require?” and “Why?” Or to put it another way, “What’s the difference between Miley Cyrus, Jesus and Me?”

6. How My Parents Kept My Heart – Even in the Teen Years

Many parents begin the Homeschool Journey motivated by a strong desire to nurture deep and enduring relationships with their children. Over time, they realize that winning and keeping their children’s hearts requires something more than simply schooling them at home…especially during the teenage years.

But how do you keep your child’s heart without controlling it? How do you pass on your deepest convictions while at the same time avoiding the traps of legalism on the one hand, and permissiveness on the other? How do you foster healthy communication with your older children, maintaining the proper balance of love and respect?

With stories that will make you laugh (and maybe cry), Daniel shares how God, in His great mercy, used two wonderful, but imperfect parents to humbly, lovingly and yet courageously train him up in the way he should go, and not depart from it.

7. Why I’m Glad I Was Homeschooled (and Why Your Kids Will Be Too)

Parents considering homeschooling often worry about whether or not their children will turn out “normal”. They wonder if their children will emerge from homeschool truly prepared for success in life, or if they’ll emerge socially inept and uneducated.

In this session, Daniel Craig, a homeschool graduate, will share why he is glad he was homeschooled, and why your children will be too. Based on both his personal experience, and the unchanging truths of God’s word, Daniel will help you understand what homeschool “success” really is, where it comes from, and the real reason it matters.

Youth Sessions

1. Do Something! How to Engage Life for the Glory of God

No matter where we turn, we’re facing an epidemic of visionless, clueless, fantasy-driven young people. Stuck in an education system which fosters this disconnect from reality, few Millennials, even Christians, are able to successfully bridge the gap into real life. From the perspective of a millennial, Daniel calls students and parents to adopt a new paradigm for his generation in light of God’s word. Don’t attend this session unless you are ready to be challenged with a new vision for life and an awakened understanding of the responsibilities God calls every young person to fulfill.

2. 5 Secrets for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

What does it mean to be an Entrepreneur? Is entrepreneurialism just for a select few, or is it something that even young people should pursue? Regardless of who you are, or where you work, the Word of God gives us a number of fundamental keys to personal growth and true success in life. In scripture, we are taught that the basics of entrepreneurialism – responsibility, initiative and ownership – are important, not just for business owners, but also for young people who are just beginning to make their way in life. Now, you too will be challenged to think of yourself as an entrepreneur. In this session, you will learn 5 powerful, yet practical keys to developing as an entrepreneur. You will gain an understanding of why they are essential and how you can implement them.

3. The Power of Mentorship: Secrets to a Truly Higher Education

This session is a “must hear” for students and parents alike. Everyone recognizes that there are problems with traditional higher education. Yet for all the press, commentary and money spent to fix the problem, far too few people recognize the amazing benefits of one-on-one mentor-driven education. Even as homeschoolers, we often fail to realize that the need for biblical discipleship in education also applies to the college years. Prepare to have your eyes opened as Daniel reveals how homeschool students can launch their life NOW, with clear vision, through powerful mentoring relationships and real-life application.

4. Miley Cyrus, Jesus and Me

When Miley Cyrus can garner over 19 million YouTube views in 24 hours by shamefully crashing into buildings on a giant wrecking ball, it’s impossible to deny that something is desperately wrong with our culture. While it might be nice to imagine that none of those defrauding views were by Christian homeschoolers, we cannot plead immunity to the lust and pride which saturates our toxic culture. The satanic rebellion of our generation is having its effect on us. So how should we respond? Should we resign ourselves to the status quo? Should we hide away in polar huts with lead lining?  Or, should we just pretend things are not as bad as they seem?

Upholding the biblical alternative to these extremes, this session will challenge you to stop playing games, and start picking fights. It will challenge you to draw some lines and start pitching the battle. It will challenge you to ask, “What’s the difference between Miley Cyrus, Jesus and me?”

5. Boy Meets Girl. What Now?!

So you kind of like this girl. Or you think he’s cute. NOW WHAT? Marriage is a wonderful blessing from God, but the path to the altar often seems covered with broken glass – at least that’s what the bloody feet of many couples would indicate! Getting back to God’s foundational principles, and offering balance to recent homeschool applications, Daniel shares insights and admonitions with his peers from personal experience based on his recent marriage and having grown up in the homeschool/courtship movement.

6. The Forgotten Secret to a Good Long Life

Walk into any bookstore in America, go to the self-help section and see how many books claim, in some fashion, to provide “The REAL Secret to a Good, Long Life.” Quite a few, right? But just how many do you think will tell you that the secret is to “Honor your father and mother that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth”? Probably not very many.

Presented by a fella who has to work hard at honoring parents – just like anyone else, this practical session will get down and dirty with what it really means to honor your parents and why it’s so important. (Hint: it’s the first commandment with a promise…)

You won’t hear this talk at your typical motivational seminar.

7. “You’re a Christian? That’s so weird!” 

Life in a post-modern world can be tough for Christians – especially young Christians. When skepticism is the rage, and Christ is “so not cool” it’s not always easy to express one’s faith, much less do so courageously and convincingly. With pressure-relieving simplicity, this session will equip young Christians to stand up, step out, and defend the Christian faith– all without losing their own.

8. The Key to a Significant Life

Do you want to live a significant life? There world offers young people a million ways to find significance, but how does God call us to find significance? Based on the Word of God, and  the examples of young people in history, Daniel will help young people understand the true key to living significant lives.