Bio & Credentials

Brian began serving at MCC in 2008, right after telling God, “I’m not moving to Kansas!” Since then, he and his family have enjoyed making Manhattan their home. At MCC, Brian has found a place where his background in ministry and mental health merge. He has worked as an experiential therapist, counselor, children’s/youth minister, worship leader, and senior minister. Brian has taught college and seminary courses in spiritual formation, Christian education, children’s/family ministry, psychology, counseling, Bible, and Greek. His current research focus in on the experiences of person-group fit among ministerial staff teams. Brian serves as a worship leader on Sundays. He is a licensed professional counselor and works part-time at Cornerstone Family Counseling. He and his wife, Nikki, have been married since 2001 and have four boys born between 2002 and 2009. The family enjoys traveling and playing games together. They have one Jayhawk and one Wildcat in the family, so they have learned to cheer for both. During the school year you can catch Brian and Nikki at Manhattan High School football games (watching the marching band) and at wrestling, tennis, or track meets. Brian enjoys catching up with students, so stop by his office or invite him to get coffee (he will drink tea and probably pay).

Get to Know Brian

Favorite Scripture: John 1:14

Top 3 Favorite Books: The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien; The Life You’ve Always Wanted, John Ortberg; The Color Purple, Alice Walker

Vacation place you love: “The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir

Musical artists you enjoy: The Oneders, Munchausen’s by Proxy

Three favorite movies: The Lord of the Rings, The Color Purple, Music and Lyrics

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation

The most important thing you want people to know about you: The older I get, the more I realize how dependent on God’s grace I am.