Brian currently serves as the Lead Pastor at SCCC where he is primarily responsible for preaching and teaching. He works with the leadership team to make sure South Coast Community Church is a place where the Holy Spirit continues to change lives through authentic, transparent, Christ-centered community. Brian also serves as the Campus Pastor for the Teen Challenge Massachusetts Men’s Center and volunteers as a chaplain with the New Bedford Police Department.
Brian is married to Rebecca and they have 3 children, Phineas, Emelia and Jolee and two dogs, Holly and Penny. They are lifelong Acushnet residents. Brian loves people, coffee, reading, board games and the ocean.
Rebecca serves the church in a variety of roles. Some of those areas are communications, administration, worship, SCKids and youth ministry. Of course, being the wife of a pastor means much more behind the scenes!
Brian is a graduate of Teen Challenge where he received his ministerial credentials. He has completed studies at Bristol Community Colllege, Global University and the Berean School of the Bible. He is a certified Biblical Counselor and is currently finishing a Masters Degree in Urban Ministry Leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston, MA. In addition, he is pursuing further credentialing with the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA).