Joseph J. Graber

Biography

As a pastor, artist, and filmmaker, Joseph is passionate about telling stories and using film for advancing the Kingdom of Christ. In 2011, soon after they were married, Joseph and his wife, Stacie, founded the Thorn Crown Project in order to produce films. In 2013 they moved to Colorado where Joseph was one of the founding pastors of a church.

Joseph was born into the family of an Old Order Amish minister. His early childhood was marked by the usual features of the Amish culture: no electricity, going everywhere with horses and buggies, and wearing distinctive clothing. For years his father taught that salvation comes through good works and church membership. After extensive Bible study he...