About Brian

Ministry is important. It matters. And healthy leadership at any level of ministry is my passion.

I know the challenges of ministry. You face unique challenges, and they only seem to be getting more complex with each passing year. You are not alone. I have experienced firsthand many of the struggles you may be facing. There is hope.

For this reason, everything you read on this blog, hear on our podcast, receive in my e-mails, or through our work at the Youth Ministry Institute is designed to make you a stronger and healthier leader in ministry.

In 2004 I began in youth ministry, learning through trial and error and by reading this book during my lunch breaks. Since that time, I have served in a variety of contexts. I have received degrees in Transformational Christian Ministry and a Master of Ministry with a focus on organizational culture, team-based leadership, change, conflict, and peace-making from Warner University. In addition to my studies at Warner, I spent time studying Christian Education at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Currently, I serve as the Director of Leadership Development and Client Services at the Youth Ministry Institute. In addition, I have the privilege of pastoring a United Methodist Church in central Florida.