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For more than fifty years, Matthew
and Ruth Ann have taught,
trained and ministered in church, business, education and private
settings. Long active in business, church, renewal movements,
arts, media and entertainment, their work is featured in conferences,
retreats, seminars, business consulting and other formats for
many denominations and groups.
Certified catechists, they founded and directed primary and
secondary religious education programs, trained teachers, and
taught throughout the United States and in Europe.
Matthew holds a Master's degree in Management. He consults with
academia and commercial industry. For forty-six years he worked
in the international Aerospace business, managing large projects
on Apollo, Space Shuttle, and the Apache helicopter.
Ruth Ann has taught Creative Writing and Drama. She is an author, playwright
and the director/producer of over twenty-seven musical comedies,
revues and stage plays.
Lifelong Catholics, married fifty-plus years, parents of two
and grandparents of nine, they bring the warmth, compassion and
humor of family life to their work. All of this, combined with
a deep spirituality and commitment to Christ and His church,
makes Matthew and Ruth Ann ably equipped for this unique teaching
ministry.
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Comments
"…[they are]
people of profound insight into the Gospels – practicing, practical,
committed Catholics – individuals who put their lives on
the line in the service of God and His people."
Karin
Treiber, PhD - College Vice President - Minnesota
…[Matthew is] an excellent
presenter…with a level of clarity and humor that [is]
particularly effective…"
John
Taylor - Retired Department Head - Minnesota
"…unique backgrounds
make them qualified, interesting presenters. …their
lifetime love of God's Word and His people we found genuinely
compelling."
Bill
and Maureen Bonner -
Fellowship Pastors, Minnesota
"Ruth
Ann, you wowed 'em with the truth! Thank you so much for a
terrific, superb presentation! I'm blessed to know you."
Dorothy
Fleming - Catholic Leadership Chairman - MN
"If you wonder whether
our Catholic faith and baptismal heritage is something to be
excited about, ask [them]…The Cramers are on fire with
love for Jesus Christ and his church, and are committed to spreading
that fire far and wide."
Father
Ralph Weishaar, OFM - Retreat Director - California |
