About Me
My wife, Kathi and I, were married in 98 after meeting at Bethel University. We were both Resident Directors at the time. Along the way we’ve had the honor of parenting 2 amazing kids – Tyler, born in 2000 and Caleb, born in 2003. We love to wrestle, play hockey, baseball and football and we are all in constant motion at home. I also enjoy times when I get to play softball, hockey, broomball and have found working out at the Y to be a decent source of restoration. I have 3 degrees from Bethel – A BA in Psych, a Masters in Counseling and a Masters in Leadership from the Seminary.
I have really been enjoying my role as Campus Pastor since I took it on in Feb of 07. I really wish I could memorize everyone’s names but I am learning how limited my mind is when it comes to names. I’m trying my best to lock in as many as possible. My favorite parts of the role are meeting with attenders, connecting with my staff, and looking for next steps to take our site to the next level.
The best way to get a hold of me is through email (don.graffam@eaglebrookchurch.com) and I’m one of those odd people who still enjoy receiving it. I love to hear about what brings people to EBC, what they think about our site (good or bad) and when they are working through spiritual topics. Anyway, feel free to write any time or pull me aside before or after a service if you ever want to chat.
If you’re interested you can find me on facebook and twitter as well.
See you at ”The Bear!”
Do you officiate at marriage ceremonies? Do you do the premarriage session? Is your wife involved so you do it as a couple?
How did you meet your wife? Was it love at first site for you? For her?
Thanks for being our pastor!
Thanks for being grateful – it’s always great to hear. I do weddings, funerals, hosptial visits and other “functions” of pastor. Although I must admit my experience is still quite limited.
The pre-marriage class is taught by our Grace Pastor and I believe he has some other guest speakers help him along the way.
Typically – if you get married through the EBC system you would go through the pre-marriage class then a pastor would meet with you 2 or 3 times before the wedding as a follow up and prep time for the big day.
Thanks agin for the comment – let me know if you have more q’s.
Thanks. We went to Eaglebrooks main page and found that the next seminar is Aprill 11th and 12th at the Spring Lake Park location.
hey don. ive seen you many times in the past month or so and i just did the say yes program. i went with my boss and his wife and i really liked the church and how you guys worded it. although i am ashamed you like the bears and dont know why anybody would i still love the message every week and i get alot from it. thank you for all you have done and all your other paster’s have done.
Hey!? Totally random but I am wondering…did you ever speak at Big Sandy Camp?! Your face looks so familiar and I’m trying to place where I would have seen it. Thanks!