David W. Graves
David W. Graves (born 1953) is an American educator and theologian who serves as a General Superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene.[1][2][3]
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| 38th General Superintendent Church of the Nazarene | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2009 | |
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| Born | David W. Graves October 27, 1953 |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon L. Graves |
| Residence | Olathe, KS, USA |
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Graves was educated at Olivet Nazarene University and received a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary. Graves received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Olivet Nazarene University. Graves and his wife, Sharon, have four grown children.[1]
Graves pastored in Kansas, Ohio, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.[1] From 2001 to 2006, he was the director of Sunday School Ministries for the Church of the Nazarene International Headquarters.[1][4] In 2006, he was called to be senior pastor of College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas,[4] where he was serving when elected General Superintendent. Graves was elected as the church's 38th General Superintendent during its 27th General Assembly in 2009 in Orlando, Florida.[1]
Books
- Sermon Outlines on the Book of Colossians, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2003 (0834120658)
References
- "Dr. David W. Graves". nazarene.org. Church of the Nazarene. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- "Dealing with confrontation in pastoral care with David W. Graves". Grace & Peace - A Dialogical Magazine for Nazarene Clergy. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- "Chapel Address: Dr. David Graves". Olivet, the Magazine. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- "Highlights of Commencement 2015". NNU News. 18 May 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
External sources
Further reading
- Sermon Outlines on the Book of Hebrews by Dr. David W. Graves, published in 2003 by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
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