Brian grew up in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. During his studies at the University of Florida, he had the opportunity to serve on campus, and help in the youth and children ministries at a local church. It was during this time that the Lord gave him a passion for full time ministry, and upon graduating, he moved to Dallas to attend seminary at DTS (ThM, 2011). From 2010-2020, Brian served as youth and then English pastor at Plano Chinese Alliance Church. He joined the staff at CCCFC in 2022. Brian is married to Nelly, and together they have a daughter, Emery. Their hope and heart in serving in the Chinese church is that while language and culture may be the common ground that initially brings us together, it would be superseded by our new identity in Christ as believers.