Bryan leads the City location of Jubilee Church, St Louis and blogs here.
I got to know Bryan through John Lanferman who started Jubilee Church and oversees the Newfrontiers churches in the USA. I am planning on visiting the States in March and hoping to catch up with Bryan then – something to look forward to.
Here are Bryan’s 10 Questions…
Who is your leadership hero? Why?
John Lanferman because he is always seeking God for what's next and has the courage to follow Him and because at the age of 61 he is still taking big risks. I hope that over my lifetime I take the risks he's taken.
How long have you been in leadership?
I have been in "full-time" leadership for 4 years and lay leadership roles for 10 years.
What was your first leadership role?
Embarrassing as it is, my first leadership role was overseeing the decorations committee for a square dance. I know nothing about decorating and can't stand square dances. But it's an experience that has helped me to encourage other young men to take on any leadership experience they can get their hands on.
How long have you been in your current role?
Four years.
How long has your church been established? Did you start it?
The church got started 12 years ago with 22 adults by John Lanferman.
What has been the growth curve of your church?
Our 5 year average has been 15%. This past year we've grown by 30%.
What has been your biggest leadership challenge?
Fully understanding myself and the people around me.
What has been your greatest leadership success?
Helping to transition the church from the county to the city two years ago. It was a huge culture shift. But it was God and it paid off.
How are you developing new leaders?
Primarily by investing one on one time and giving them responsibility. I also gather four young men monthly as a group for "Elders in Training".
How are you continuing to develop your own leadership gifts?
By learning to trust God more and getting around guys with more significant gifting as much as possible. Good books are always helpful.
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