
About Brian
I had spent the better part of my adult life striving to serve as an ordained person who happens to be openly gay, and then who achieved that call. I am now ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Over the last 20+ years I have spent a great deal of time learning to listen to other people’s stories. Motivated by that practice of listening I was called to serve as a Chaplain Intern at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Minister for Campus Engagement at United University Church at the University of Southern California, Minister Coordinator for the Queer Faith Forum, and recently as a Spiritual Director. I look forward to hearing your story and discovering how I might accompany you on your journey.
Education:
2005 BA in Public Relations (Cal State Fullerton)
2010 Master of Divinity (San Fran Theological Seminary)
2017 Certificate in Spiritual Direction (Stillpoint)
2015-17 Spanish-language courses (LA Valley College)
2026 D.Min. - Missional Leadership (Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary)
Communities I Have Served:
First Presbyterian Church San Bernardino (2025-Present)
All Peoples Presbyterian Church (2024-2025)
Claremont Presbyterian Church (2018-2024)
New Theological Seminary of the West (2014 - 2018)
United University Church at USC (2014-2017)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (2013-2014)
Presbyterian Church (USA) (2012-2013)