1991 BS degree, Cum Laude in Education from Mississippi State University. 1994 Masters of Divinity Program at Asbury Theological Seminary. Doctor of Ministry 2000 his research focus was in the arena of systems theory and it’s impact as a tool of the leader. Bryan has been an ordained Elder in The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church since 1996 and in 2016 began his 25th year in pastoral ministry. His interests include leadership issues, church for the unchurched and cultural dissection. He is passionate about helping people at all stages of faith Grow Deep in the love of God and Branch Out to others with that love. His passion extends to helping leaders and organizations facilitate this growth. To that end he is the author of Becoming An Orchard, Xulon Press, 2006 and The Go-To Church, Abingdon Press, 2013

Bryan is a Mississippi State, Cubs and Red Sox Fan. I love to read and enjoy hiking and the outdoors! He has been married to Wendy for 24 years and they have a daughter Olivia and a son, Houston.