I love bread. I’ve made it my life goal to deliver fresh *manna to folks everywhere. And like manna, when people hear my sermons they often respond like the Israelites did when they first encountered God’s fresh bread - “what is this?” (Unfortunately, due to my excessive partaking of all things carbs, I am now on a no carb and no sugar diet. My body thanks me, my mood is another story).

I love Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It has a built in motivator that no other exercise has for me - a grown man violently attempting to choke me out. I do however engage in extremely fast paced walking around my neighborhood, but only when I’m feeling really up to it and the weather is just right.

I love to read, although, if there were films made of theological, historical, and business books - I’d watch them all, preferably done by Peter Jackson. I have tons and tons of books in my office. I am sure I’ve read most of them, at least one chapter of each book.

I love my family. I now have four kids and one wife. Jim Gaffigan once said, “you know what it’s like having 5 kids? Imagine you’re drowning. And someone hands you a baby.” I guess I’m drowning but we’re having the time of our lives as we go down!

I love my tribe. I have the greatest gig ever. I get to walk alongside some of the bravest, most inspirational folks I’ve ever met. I say brave because if you knew what they had to overcome in order to live their lives for Christ you too would admire each and every one of them. Ekko for me has become a dream come true. My wife will often say to me, “Ekko has made a pastor out of you.” I agree.

Bryan is the founding pastor of Ekko Church in Southern California.
*manna was the “bread” from heaven that God provided for the Israelites during the Exodus. Manna can be translated - “What is it” or “What is this?”

Education
I went to school for Art (Studio Art) at UCI.

I received a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis on Organizational Development and Change from Regent University.

I've enjoyed rich theological formation at George Fox Seminary.  And after many years I’m finally getting my DMin in Leadership & Spiritual Formation from George Fox Seminary (now called Portland Seminary).