Thanks  so  much   for   looking  over  my  resume.   It’s  exci9ng   to  consider  what  doors  may  be  opening.   I’ve   been   serving   in   voca9onal  ministry   since   1995.  My  wife,   Kris9n,   and   I   have  been  Married  since  2001  and  have  been  blessed  with   two  wonderful  children.  Kris9n  has  served  in  full9me  ministry,  leading  a  team  of  paid  staff  and  volunteers  prior  to  her  current  role  as  stay  at  home  mom.  She’s  A  high-­‐capacity  leader  herself  and  con9nues  as  a  volunteer  overseeing  and  teaching    our  leadership  track  for  students,  leading  a  girls  small  group,  and  taking  her  place  as  right  hand  in  orchestra9ng  events  and  counseling  girls.  Ministry  is  a  life-­‐long  calling  for  our  family  and  so  we  seek  the  wise  council  of  our  life  coaches  and  mentors  as   we   navigate   God’s   path   for   our   life.  We’re   always   thrilled   at   the   prospect   of   serving  along-­‐side   folks   who   share   our   passions   and   purpose.   Thanks   so   much   for   your  considera9on  and  prayers.  May  God  guide  your  steps  and  direct  your  decisions  as  you  chart  out  a  course  for  your  church.      In  Him,                                                              

-­‐  Commission  &  Innova-on  -­‐    

I’m  a  mature  Student  Pastor  deeply  rooted  in  basic  purposes  that  are  achieved  well  in  the  context  of  progressive  approaches.  My  drive  is  reaching,  discipling  and  caring  for  students  and  parents  in  such  a  way  that  they  become  fully  devoted  followers  of  Christ.  This  begins  with  providing  clear  presenta9ons  of   the  gospel  message   in  environments   that  are   full  of  grace,   and   in   inclusive   community   structures   where   new   believers   are   trained   up   as  disciples   who   make   much   of   Jesus   in   their   schools,   their   communi9es   and   around   the  world.  The  result  is  perpetual  growth  both  spiritually  and  even  numerically.  It’s  what  we’ve  been  commissioned  to  do.  An  innova9ve  approach  is  key  in  fulfilling  these  basic,  life-­‐giving  purposes  in  the  fluid  culture  of  this  genera9on.    

To  grow  in  my  own  rela9onship  with  Jesus,    to  serve,  first  and  foremost,  as  the  leader  of  my  own  household;  cul9va9ng  the  growth  of  my  wife  and  children,  and  for  me  and  my  family  to   serve   the   local   church   out   of   the   subsequent   overflow  of   all  God   is   doing   in   our   own  lives.   In   serving   the   church,   to   see   students   and   parents  make   Jesus   Christ   Lord   of   their  lives,  being  developed  as  fully  devoted  Christ’  Followers,  and  living  for  His  glory.  

-­‐  Student  Leadership  -­‐    

I  know  students  are  valuable  tools  in  the  hands  of  a  God  who  is  desperately  passionate  to  reach   a   lost  world  with   a  message   of   forgiveness,   freedom,   and   fullness   of   life   in   Christ.  Developing   students   as   leaders   in   their   own   ministry   and   in   the   church   as   a   whole   is  essen9al.  The  development  of  student  leaders  should  be  inten9onal  and  well  mapped  out.  My  heart  is  to  see  students  being  developed  as  Christ  followers  and  leaders  and  growing  in  righteousness  and  in  confidence  to  make  a  strong  impact  in  the  world.  

-­‐  Leading  Leaders-­‐    

Team-­‐building   rocks   my   socks!   I   love   to   develop   leaders,   teens   and   adults   alike.   I  inten9onally  pour  into  leaders  to  ensure  that  my  9me  and  efforts  don’t  end  with  my  mere  accomplishments   but   that   I   mul9ply  myself   through   those  who   serve   with  me.   God   has  given  me  a  knack  for  discovering  giXedness  in  others  and  employing  a  network  of  giXs  and  resources   to   accomplish   forward  mo9on   in   the   big   picture.   I   do   this   through   con9nuous  group   training   opportuni9es   and   frequently   scheduled   one-­‐on-­‐one   shepherding   &  leadership   tweaking   9mes  with   core   leaders.   It’s   incredible  what   a   trained,   and   growing  team  can  do.  

-­‐  Vision  Cas-ng-­‐    

I  am  a  visionary  leader  and  love  to  cast  vision  for  the  ministries  I  lead.  I’m  giXed  at  taking  big   vision  and  breaking   it   into   steps  and  benchmarks  with  measurable  goals.   I   know   that  God   honors   submission   to   authority   and   so   I   pride   my   self   with   submiZng   to   the  overarching  vision  of  those  under  whom  I  serve.      

-­‐  Current  –  COTES  (Church  On  The  Eastern  Shore)  –  Fairhope,  AL    

Student  Pastor  –  Serving  as  Student  Pastor  of  a  growing  church  with  a  mul9-­‐site  strategy.  I’m   responsible   for   every   aspect   of   ministry   to   students   and   parents.   Planning   and  execu9ng   events,   trips,   camps,   services,   leadership   classes,   small   groups,   and   mission’s  projects  in  order  to  reach,  disciple,  and  care  for  students  and  parents  in  the  church  and  in  the   community.   At   COTES,   I’ve   restructured   small   groups   to   be   the   driving   force   and  pastoral  care  arm  behind  our  ministry  to  students.  Small  group  leaders  are  equipped  with  online   curriculum,   complete   with   handouts,   supplemental   video   illustra9ons,   maps   and  9melines,   students   workbooks,   journals,   and   weekly   family   devo9ons   that   are   made  available  on  the  Facebook  parents  page  each  week.  In  addi9on  to  teaching  and  facilita9ng  discussions,  small  group  leaders  do  many  of  the  things  a  small  church  youth  minister  would  do;   following  up  with  first  9me  visitors   and   those  who  are  not   in  a_endance.  Most   local  events   are   carried   out   as   small   group   events.   From   concerts,   pool   par9es,   paint   ball  excursions,  bowling  nights,  and  bonfires  to  Christmas  par9es,  sleep-­‐overs,  ice  cream  socials,  and  local  missions  projects,  individual  small  group  leaders  partner  with  parents  to  provide  enriching  experiences  for  teens  in  their  groups.  Larger  events  like  camps,  retreats,  DNOW,  and   mission   trips   and   s9ll   large   group   experiences.   I’ve   set   up   a   leadership   track   for  students  called  Breakline  1.3.  Students  involved  in  this  leadership  track  serve  several  9mes  a   week   in   venues   and   ministries   throughout   the   church   and   par9cipate   in   leadership  development   classes   and   conferences.   I’ve   recently   begun   to   offer   the   Landing   Recovery  program  for  teens.  The  Landing  is  a  52  week  discussion  based  program  for  those  struggling  with  hurts  habits  and    hang-­‐ups.  This  program  tackles  issues  from  anger  to  drug  abuse  and  addic9on.  I  teach  weekly  services,  one  for  middle  school  and  one  for  high  school,  and  speak  at  Chris9an  clubs  and  schools.    

-­‐  Des-ny  Worship  Center  –  Miramar  Beach,  FL    

Small  Groups  Pastor/Student  Pastor  This  is  an  extremely  progressive  interdenomina9onal  church  with  a  mul9  campus  strategy.  I  was  the  Small  Groups  Pastor  for  all  of  the  campuses  and  the  Student  Pastor  for  the  largest  satellite  campus  where  I  also  lead  our  guest  services  team,  which  includes  our  coffee  bar,  guest   central,   children’s   check-­‐in,   greeters,   and   ushers.   I   filled   in   from   9me   to   9me,  facilita9ng  services  at  our  satellite  campuses,  preaching  on  Sunday  mornings,  teaching  our  Growth  Track  for  adults  and  leading  worship.  As  the  Small  Groups  Pastor,  I  was  responsible  for  recrui9ng,  developing,  and  shepherding  small  group  leaders  at  all  campuses.  I  marketed  groups   in   various  ways   such   as   our  website,   small   groups   catalogs,   and   our   Small  Group  EXPO.  As  the  Student  Pastor,  I  lead  a  team  of  adult  leaders  to  orchestrate  weekly  gathering  for   students   as  well   as   various  events,   trips,   camps,   retreats,   and   service  opportuni9es.   I  personally  taught  youth  services  and  the  IN-­‐Mo9on  Growth  Track  for  teens.   I  was  excited  and   yet   humbled   that,  without   fail,   hearts  were  won   to   the   Lord   every  week.   *My  wife,  Kris9n,  was  the  Preschool  Ministry  Director  for  the  main  campus  and  oversaw  the  directors  of   each   of   the   satellite   campuses.   She   lead   a   team   of   paid   staff   and   volunteers   in  developing  one  of  the  most  progressive  and  effec9ve  preschool  ministries  I’ve  ever  seen.    

-­‐  Good  News  UMC  –  Santa  Rosa  Beach,  FL    

Student  Pastor  -­‐  As  the  first  Student  Pastor  of  this  church,  I  developed  a  strong  small  group  bible   study  program,  a  Sunday  night   large  group  program,  and  a  Wednesday  night  youth  service.   I   took   students   on   mission   trips,   summer   camps,   music   fes9vals,   weekend  conferences,   and   various   other   events;   both   local   and   non-­‐local.   I   assembled   and   led  structures  of  student  and  adult  leaders  through  training  and  development,  programs,  large  and   small-­‐scale   fundraising   opportuni9es,   and  huge   community   based  outreach   events.   I  worked  very  close  with  the  public  schools  to  provide  valuable  life  shaping  opportuni9es  for  students;  both  during  school  and  outside  school  hours.  Most  importantly  I  built  produc9ve  rela9onships  with  students  and  adults  that  were  the  basis  for  healthy  ministry  in  the  church  and  in  the  community.  

-­‐  Gateway  Community  Church  –  Oldsmar,  FL    

Worship   Leader   -­‐   I   recruited,   trained,   and   con9nuously   developed   a   group   of  musicians  who  planned  and  played  worship  sets  for  various  events  including  church  services,  par9es,  and   community   events.   I   set   up   and  maintained   sound   and   ligh9ng   for   such   events   and  designed  media  presenta9ons  to  compliment  the  music.  I  structured  programs  that  flowed  seamlessly  incorpora9ng  music,  videos,  screen  shows,  speaking,  and  drama.  I  taught  classes  regularly  ranging  from  adults  to  teenagers  and  children.  

-­‐  Westridge  Church  –  McDonough,  GA    

Student   Pastor   -­‐   I   developed   the   en9rety   of   a   new  ministry   to   students   at   a   brand   new  church.   I   established  weekly  gatherings,  an  exci9ng   loca9on,  a   student-­‐   led  band,   camps,  events,  and  student  involvement  in  the  church  as  a  whole.  

-­‐  Cypress  Meadows  Community  Church  –  Clearwater,  FL    

Student   Pastor   -­‐   I   served   as   Student   Minister,   planning   and   leading   student   ministry  services,   mission   trips,   prayer   retreats,   recrea9onal   events,   outreach   events,   summer  camps,  visita9on  and  winter  ski   retreats.   I   led  separate  middle  and  high  school  ministries  and  filled  in  for  the  worship  leader  as  needed.  

-­‐  Tabernacle  Assembly  of  God  -­‐  Decatur,  GA    

Assistant  to  Student  Pastor  -­‐  I  worked  closely  with  the  Student  Pastor  to  develop  a  middle  school  ministry  which  included  a  large  group  worship  gathering,  a  full  student-­‐led  band,  and  various  events  and  trips  outside  of  the  weekly  worship  gathering  and  bible  studies.  This  was  a  successful  mul9cultural  church  in  Atlanta  and  this  new  middle  school  ministry  reflected  a  unique  approach  to  reaching  students  in  lower  income  areas,  students  involved  in  gangs,  and  students  from  a  broad  range  of  ethnici9es.  

-­‐  Eagle’s  Landing  First  Bap-st  Church  –  McDonough,  GA    

2yr  Intern  /  2yr  Associate  Student  Pastor  I  worked  with   church  wide  outreach  events,  planning   for   visita9on  as  well   as   community  outreach   programs   targe9ng   the   en9rety   of   one   of   the   fastest   growing   coun9es   in   the  state.   I   assisted   the   student  minister   in  developing  a  new  middle   school  ministry  and   led  the  student  worship  band  that  played  during  Wednesday  night  services  and  various  camps.  

•  Stockbridge  High  School  -­‐  Graduated  •  Mercer  University  –  2  years  •  Mul9ple  Leadership  Camps  &  Seminars  •  Sound  Reinforcement  Seminars  •  Training  courses  on  Financial  Securi9es  •  CDL  Drivers  License  

Taken  from  a  team  quarterly  evalua-on  ques-on  “What  is  Brian’s  top  strength?”    

•  “Knowledge  of  The  Word”  •  “Approachable”  •  “His  walk  shows  in  everything  he  does.”  •  “Commitment,  encouragement,  and  communica9on”  •  “A_en9on  to  detail”  •  “Excellent  teacher  of  The  Word”  •  “Compassion  and  grace”