Although raised in a nominally Christian home, Brad did not find true faith until the age of 28. Brad believes in a BIG God who loves all people unconditionally and offers forgiveness freely to those who seek Him. Nothing makes Brad happier than helping people find God and develop their faith. (The Bible study he has taught for years in homes has now gone on-line if you would like to sit in!) Brad believes God has gifted him with a simple, clear, and enthusiastic way of teaching people about faith.
Brad has been involved in Christian ministry for most of his adult life. Prior to coming to UTMB, Brad spent a decade teaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and its undergraduate college inside the maximum-security state prison in Rosharon since its inception in 2011. He “retired” from Southwestern as the interim director of the prison extension program.
Brad has served local churches in educational leadership positions for more than 25 years and has taught virtually every age group, from second grade (his favorite!) through senior adult (his second favorite). Prior to joining Southwestern, Brad served on staff at a large church as minister of education and administration.
Raised and educated in Pennsylvania, Brad spent the first part of his career as a newspaper reporter and editor, working for several years as a journalist in the Middle East, freelancing for the Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, and the International Herald Tribune. Later, came to Texas and helped found the natural gas industry’s first daily newsletter.
Brad and his wife, Devon, who he met at a Bible study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are the proud parents of two sets of grown twins and grandparents to seven (to date!) grandchildren.
Brad’s education includes: M.A. Wayland Baptist University; M.Div., Havard School of Theological Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., Penn State University.