Worship Pastor's Desk
Bruce came to OFC 13 years ago from Ohio. He has been a Worship Pastor for over 30 years and is passionate about his calling. He has attended Cincinnati Bible College, Malone College, Charleston University School of Music and Mount Vernon Nazarene College where his concentration was Christian Education and Vocal Music. Bruce was ordained in the Church of the Nazarene in 1992 as Deacon of Christian Education and again in 2003 as an Elder. He was married to his wife Joyce for 32 years. They had two children Paul and Beth.
Bruce’s hobbies include Bike Riding, Collecting Sports Cards, Racquetball. He has seen just about every episode of the Andy Griffith Show and likes Western and Military movies. Bruce sets a goal every year and try’s to read 12 books a year. His favorite book is Attitudes by John Maxwell. His Dad has had a great impact on his life along with his Youth and Music Director, Adrian Thomas. “Adrian showed me how to have joy when times were rough.”
Bruce’s favorite Scripture is found in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you (Bruce McGraw) declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.”
