A Personal Update

What's Next for the Graber Family

June 11, 2026

I have always had a passion for church planting. Churches are the central hub for evangelism, discipleship, and community across the world. The local church is the body and the vehicle that God established to spread his kingdom to the ends of the earth. I always thought I’d be backing those who went to plant churches, but God has recently made it clear that his plan was to send me instead.

Rachael and I are excited to share that I have accepted a position at The Village Church in Dallas as a church planter. For those who may have heard of Matt Chandler – this is his church. This is a 17-month residency program which, when complete, will result in Rachael and me being sent by TVC to plant a church wherever God is leading us to go. The position is entirely support raised, so in the coming weeks, we will be asking for your support – first and foremost in prayer as we take this step of faith.

Our last Sunday at LakeView will be July 26th. It has been a blessing to have served this body. We have developed friendships and relationships that will be hard to leave. But we know with certainty that God has called us to Dallas, and we joyfully are following the path he has laid before us.