Dr. Craig Ireland

Academic Dean

2025, 2026

Dr. Craig Ireland serves as the Academic Dean of Haddon Institute and is currently completing a Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Cumberlands (USA), researching trends in theological education across Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Charles Sturt University, a Master of Arts in Theology from the University of Chester (UK), and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia International University (USA). With over two decades of ministry experience, Dr. Ireland has served as an evangelist, church planter, revitaliser, and Senior Pastor in both Australia and the United States. He has conducted pastoral training seminars, networks, and conferences across the globe, impacting thousands of pastors, leaders, and church planters, particularly among the world's most unreached people groups. Dr. Craig Ireland is the founding pastor of Ascension Church and an award-winning author. Passionate about equipping the Church for faithfulness in turbulent times, he brings theological depth, pastoral warmth, and a prophetic clarity to every stage he steps onto. Married to Katarina for over 20 years and the proud father of four children, Dr. Craig Ireland embodies both conviction and compassion in his ministry and personal life.