About a month later in 2017, Brian and Alyssa found out they were pregnant with Matthew their second son. At their twelve-week sonogram, they were told that Matthew would not make it to birth and if he did, he would only breathe and blink and then slowly pass away shortly after. But God had different plans for Matthew.
Through this storm, God did some amazing work in Brian and Alyssa’s lives. For the next 25 weeks as they waited for Matthew’s arrival, they learned to walk by faith and what ministry looks like by the love they were given from their church in Gainesville, FL. Today, Matthew is alive and has exceeded all expectations. He is a miracle of God!
In the summer of 2017, Brian and Alyssa decided to move to Jacksonville, FL to be closer to family. In fall of 2018, the Lord led them to Hibernia Baptist Church. And while visiting they heard about Hibernia’s desire to plant churches. And immediately, Brian and Alyssa felt this was the church God was calling them to join.
Over the next four years at Hibernia, Brian launched and lead a young married Bible Study Group. He served as a deacon, on the student preaching team, and as the college pastor. After revitalizing the college ministry, Brian had the privilege of leading all young adult ministries. Later he helped launch a cross-generational young married ministry for nearly and newlyweds. And in the Summer of 2022, Brian was ordained as a pastor by Hibernia Baptist Church.
Last year, Brian spent nine months at a church plant in Fruit Cove, FL called Salvation Church. During this season, Brian was mentored and taught the practical side of church planting. It was a fruitful season to say the least and helped prepare Brian for the journey ahead.