Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Bryan Carter is the leader of Concord Church, which has over 9,000 members and is dedicated to training and disciplining individuals of all ages.
- Best known for being a strong communicator, pastor, community leader, and connector, many have described Pastor Carter as innovative, compassionate, strategic, and a true visionary.
- Bryan is a driven leader to encourage others to reach their greatest potential and leads with an emphasis on helping others grow.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Bryan is happily married to Stephanie Sadberry-Carter, his college sweetheart. The couple has 3 children – one son, Carson, and 2 daughters, Kennedy and Kaitlyn.
Early Life and Education :
- Bryan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Science and Math from Oklahoma State University.
- He received his Master of Arts degree in Christian Education from the Dallas Theological Seminary, focusing on Family Ministry.
- The Dallas Baptist University awarded him an honorary doctorate in divinity.
Church Work, Sermons and Net Worth :
- In 2003, Bryan Carter was chosen as the senior pastor of Concord Church in Dallas, Texas, succeeding its founder Dr. E. K. Bailey. Since then, under his leadership, the church has experienced significant growth, with its membership expanding threefold.
- Bryan has served on several boards, including the Dallas Police Department Community Advisory Board, Dallas Regional Chamber, Impact Dallas Capital, Mayor’s Taskforce Against Domestic Violence, Dallas Habitat for Humanity, Leadership Network, Dallas ISD Education Foundation, and Mentoring Brother to Brother.
- Bryan has served as the chair of the Harmony Community Development Corporation board. The group is committed to strengthening families and the local economy in Southern Dallas by undertaking various community development initiatives.
- He has given presentations at conferences, workshops, leadership gatherings, and national services. His overseas assignments have taken him to South Africa, Haiti, Jamaica, Israel, and Kenya.
- He co-leads Dallas Clergy, a collaboration of Dallas churches. Moreover, He is the leader of the Afro-American Pastors Coalition, a partnership of more than sixty churches dedicated to meeting important needs in the Dallas community.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Bryan takes charge by putting others’ discipline first. He is passionate about fostering marriages by assisting couples in comprehending God’s purpose for their union and wants to see men improve their relationship with Christ. These ambitions were realized while co-presenting for Lifeway’s 33: The Series, a course on real manhood. He is a featured expert on the FamilyLife program The Art of Marriage.
- Bryan is committed to promoting family stability, urban renewal, and economic growth in Dallas and its surrounding areas. He currently serves on the boards of Family Life Ministries, Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) International, Mayor’s Star Council, and Frost Bank Dallas Advisory Board.
- In a news report on NBCDFW (May 22, 2019), the clear message from Pastor Bryan to cohabitating couples is to “get out or get married.” That is the message he wanted cohabiting couples within his congregation to hear. The challenge has been taken up by many couples. The priest urges couples who have been living together to decide quickly. During the Sunday service, he asked couples to visit the church. The agreement is pretty simple…10 counseling weeks and then a choice for marriage. The church will even provide wedding attire and reception if needed. The pastor initiated this call over ten years ago. About 200 couples have since come forward.
- In a sermon delivered on August 9, 2020, to commemorate Dallas Day of Unity & Justice during Concord Church’s morning worship service, Bryan emphasized that justice is God’s heart. He urged every follower of God to implement justice in areas such as education, criminal justice, economy, housing, employment, health care, and immigration to combat systemic and community injustice.
Numerous honors have been bestowed upon Pastor Carter, including :
❑ The J. L. Turner Legal Association Community Service Award
❑ The NAACP Civil Rights and Health Advocacy Award
❑ The inaugural Howard Hendricks Service Award from Dallas Seminary
❑ The Forty under 40 Business Leaders Award from the Dallas Business Journal
❑ The Good Samaritan Award from Dallas Baptist University