Bryan McCormick
Olive Branch
Summary
My life's mission is to love God, love people, and teach others to do the same. I am passionate about leading and equipping the local church to effectively reach people across the street and around the world. My hope is to be a part of a church that is passionate about abiding in Christ, reaching the unchurched, and effectively equipping others to be disciples who make disciples.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Colonial Hills Church
Olive Branch
04.2024 - Current
- Functioned as the primary preaching pastor.
- Led alignment of ministries with church mission, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Oversaw staff ministry leaders, and helped cultivate a positive staff culture.
- Shepherded congregation through life on life discipleship, and provided pastoral care.
- Facilitated discipleship pathways, including life groups and d-groups, to encourage spiritual growth and biblical community among members.
- Cast vision and directed local and global missions efforts, clarifying strategy to effectively engage and outreach to the lost.
- Collaborated with church elders and leaders on governance, budgeting, and direction of the church.
Discipleship Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
Bartlett
05.2020 - Current
- Casted vision for and led the overall discipleship strategy of the church
- Served in executive leadership role
- Cast vision for and led the overall discipleship strategy of the church
- Led Young Adult Ministry from August 1- Present
- Launched home groups and D-Groups, promoting deeper connections and accountability among members
- Preaching team member
- Bartlett TN - Discipleship Pastor
Church Planter
International Mission Board
10.2017 - Current
- Formed and implemented church planting strategy to effectively reach local communities
- Evangelism and discipleship among unreached/unengaged people groups
- Acquired language skills and deepened cultural and religious understanding to enhance community engagement
- Helped form and implement church planting strategy
- Trained pastors to establish and lead healthy, reproducible churches for sustainable growth
- Traveled throughout the city preaching and teaching at multiple churches
- Planted churches in Southeast Asia to reach local communities
Student Pastor
Colonial Hills Church
Southaven
09.2011 - 10.2017
- Directed various camps/trips for middle school, high school, and college students
- Established various student teams to enhance teamwork and engagement
- Served on preaching/teaching team
- Strategically engaged school faculty and parents through service and outreach
- Southaven MS - Student Pastor
Interim Campus Pastor and Student Pastor
Colonial Hills Church
Hernando
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Led Campus during a time of transition as a church
- Oversaw small group ministry for Campus
- Preaching/Teaching team member
- Direct leadership for Campus staff
- Led in a "mobile church" format
- Hernando, MS - Interim Campus Pastor and Student Pastor
Student Pastor
Sardis FBC
Sardis
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Created and led student ministry team
- Directed various camps/trips for middle school and high school
- Preached and taught as a secondary preacher in the pulpit.
- Performed regular family counseling
- Strategically engaged school faculty and parents
- Led youth programs and activities as the student pastor at Sardis MS.
Chaplain
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Hernando
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Improved school connections with local churches
- Provided weekly lessons for the athletic teams
- Assisted coaching staff with various team needs
- Sideline support for all varsity football games
- Hernando, MS - Chaplain, Hernando High School
Council President
Baptist Student Union
- Northwest Community College, MS - Council President
- Led and gave oversight to a volunteer team of students in strategy to reach campus
- Worked as a summer missionary in South Korea, 2008
Education
Masters of Arts - Cross Cultural Studies
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
03-2027
Bachelors of Science - Religion, Biblical, and Theological Studies
Liberty University
VA12-2016
High School Diploma -
MHEA
Memphis, TNSkills
- Preaching
- Discipleship
- Pastoral care
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Conflict resolution
Other Leadership Experience
- Chaplain, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hernando, MS, 2007, 2010, Provided weekly lessons for the athletic teams, Sideline support for all varsity football games, Assisted coaching staff with various team needs, Improved school connections with local churches
- Council President, Baptist Student Union, MS, Led and gave oversight to a volunteer team of students in strategy to reach campus, Served as summer Missionary in South Korea, 2008
Family
Mallory McCormick, 09/01/11, Titus Alton McCormick, 09/01/13, Hudson Elliot McCormick, 10/01/15, Marion Lee McCormick, 03/01/17
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Fitness
- Traveling
Personal Information
Age: 38 years old
Languages
Burmese
Professional
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Colonial Hills Church
04.2024 - Current
Discipleship Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
05.2020 - Current
Church Planter
International Mission Board
10.2017 - Current
Interim Campus Pastor and Student Pastor
Colonial Hills Church
02.2016 - 03.2017
Student Pastor
Colonial Hills Church
09.2011 - 10.2017
Student Pastor
Sardis FBC
09.2010 - 09.2011
Chaplain
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
01.2007 - 01.2010
Council President
Baptist Student Union
Masters of Arts - Cross Cultural Studies
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelors of Science - Religion, Biblical, and Theological Studies
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
MHEA