Ken and Terri met when they were in junior high school. A mutual friend walked up to Ken and said, “Hey, Terri VanRaalte thinks you are cute.” He said, “Terri who?” They have been married for more than 42 years and have three children: Benjamin, Andrew (Vanessa), and Carissa (Sam).

The Graves were missionaries for more than 18 years and currently Ken works with Global Outreach at Harding University and is an Adjunct Professor. Terri is a Speech-Language Pathologist. The couple currently find joy in offering foster care to kids in need.

Ken enjoys birdwatching and fishing. Terri enjoys needlepoint (Christmas stockings only) and reading. Together they enjoy hiking and nature.

Lesser-Known Fact

Terri: “We were born in the same city that boasts of two hospitals—he was born at one and I the other. :-) I got my driver’s license before him and had to drive him around for a full year!”

Mission Work

The Graves moved to Brazil in 1987 under Cloverdale sponsorship and returned to Searcy in July 2006. They have also worked with various ministries at Cloverdale such including the college ministry, mentoring groups, small groups, and the prayer ministry.

Favorite Verses

Romans 8.37-39; Ephesians 2.4-10; Ephesians 3.20-21; John 1.1-5