Craig O’Brien pastors Origin Church, based at the University of British Columbia. He and his wife Ellen have lived in Vancouver since 1994.  Previous to Origin, they served with Cityview Baptist Church, also in Vancouver.

Craig and Ellen are graduates of the University of Georgia in Athens and of Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.  In 2003 Craig completed his Doctorate of Ministry from Golden Gate Theological Seminary with a focus on urban cross-cultural leadership development. Craig and Ellen have four children and enjoy being parents.  Together as a family they can often be found exploring the beauty of the West Coast or the dynamic urban life of Vancouver.