C. J. Greiner was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and grew up in Clarinda, Iowa. He studied business in college and also pursued a career as an EMT before he felt God pull him towards youth and young adult leadership. He met his fiancee, Leana, online through their blogs, and they plan to wed in August of 2015. They currently live in Clarinda, Iowa, and look forward to the plans God has for their life together.