Calvary Baptist Church
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Welcome to the Family

Brad Graves, Children's Pastor

 
Joined Calvary Staff: Have been with Calvary since 2002 and on staff since June 2006.

Areas of Ministry: Pastor for Children and their families from birth to 6th grade.

Family:  Lovely Wife— Wendy Graves. Wendy and I have known each other since Jr. High School. We started dating after we graduated in 1985 and were married in 1991.We have one amazing son Gannon who is now 10.

Saved: At Vacation Bible School when I was seven I was so convicted that I needed salvation, yet so afraid I might mess it up, that I stood up three times that week until the pastor explained how God is all powerfull and mighty to save.

Previous Lines of Work: After time in college and in the Navy I managed for Wal-mart before I accepted the Lord’s call to service.

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Large thunderstorms

FAVORITE
Book: The Circle trilogy by Ted Dekker
Food: Pizza…hey I am a children’s Minister
Snack Food: Extra sharp cheddar cheese and crackers 
Movie: Star Wars and Facing The Giants
TV Show: Dirty Jobs
Musical Artist: Casting Crowns
Actor: Harrison Ford
Actress: Maureen O’Hara
Time of Day: Morning
Season: Early Spring
Place in the World: The Beach listening to the surf
Place to Pray: Next to my sleeping son
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Golf, Fishing
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5
Sports Team: Denver Broncos
Sports: Football, Golf

LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Liver
Snack Food: anything sugar free! Whats the point.
Time of Day: after Lunch
Season: End of Football season
Place in the World: Behind the “eight-ball”
Sports Team: Oakland Raiders

Best Thing Someone Said to You: yes I do!

Life Motto: Work in Progress

Three People I’d Like to Meet:  Jesus, Paul the Apostle, John Wayne,  

My Hero: My Dad