Rev. Christopher Ray Graham, Sr. is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana and was born on March 1, 1986. He is the son of Richard E. Graham, Sr. and Minister Vanessa L. Bartlett and the stepson of Deacon James C. Bartlett. Rev. Graham comes from a lineage of pastors as he is the fifth generation to answer the call to serve. He grew up at Psalms Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized by his grandfather, Pastor Douglas D. Tate, Sr. at the age of seven. He was licensed to preach the gospel at fifteen under the leadership of his uncle, Pastor Douglas D. Tate, Jr.