LUKE BRYANT

Phone: (281) 734-4283

Email: lukewrbryant@gmail.com
Address: 5519 Huisache Street, Houston, TX 77081

MINISTRY VISION
My prayer is that God would use me to multiply disciples who
make disciples (2 Timothy 2:2). My passion for discipleship and
missions has led me to focus on ministries that center around
spiritual formation and building up the body of Christ. God is on
mission, and I am thrilled that he allows me to play a role in his
redemptive plan.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Became a Christian at a young age and subsequently baptized at age 6

Sensed a call to ministry through evangelism and cross-cultural ministry at age 16
Married to Suzanne since January 2011
Suzanne teaches third grade at River Oaks Baptist School
Hobbies and interests: family, guitar, cross-cultural ministries, theology, and food

EDUCATION
Dallas Theological Seminary
Master of Theology, Intercultural Ministries (anticipated spring 2018)

2012present

Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Minor in Religion
Magna cum laude

20072010

WORK EXPERIENCE
Dallas Theological Seminary, Houston, TX
2013present
Assistant Director of Admissions, DTS-Houston (2016present)
Admissions Counselor (20132016)
Oversee admissions at the DTS-Houston campus
Guide prospective students through degree selection and admissions procedures
Recruit prospective students through seminary outings, preview events, and strategic marketing
Advise newly admitted students as they prepare for their first semester of study
Review applications for admission and reclassification requests for changing programs
Work with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students who come from various cultures, ages,
and denominational backgrounds and hold to the same essential evangelical doctrines

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WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

Fastenal Company, Baytown, TX
Outside Sales, Sales Support

20112013

Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena, TX

First Baptist Academy, Pasadena, TX
Substitute Teacher

2011

Bowen Road Day School

Teacher Assistant (summers)

20082010

The Dwelling Place Baptist Church, Arlington, TX

Interim Worship Minister

2007

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Life Tree Ministries
Impact Burmese children through an afterschool apartment ministry
Incorporate Bible study, evangelism, and reading comprehension

2016present

BGCT Intercultural Ministries, Houston, TX

2016
Seminary Intern for Mark Heavener, Intercultural Strategist for the BGCT
Keynote speaker for youth and young adults retreat at Vietnamese Baptist Church-West Houston
Assist with the development of the youth group for the second generation at a Congolese church
Teach Sunday School to children at a Burundi church
Serve second generation youth as an adult sponsor and camp counselor at Camp Fusion
Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and share the gospel to adult Bhutanese refugees,
in partnership with Life Tree Ministries at Los Arcos Apartments
Antioch Community Church, Houston, TX
2012present
Electric guitarist for Sunday morning worship
Life Group leader for young adults (20132014)
Mission trip participant to the Dominican Republic (July 2013) in conjunction with Multicultural
Community Church
Assist in other areas of ministry including guest ministries, childrens ministry, set-up team, and
Life Group worship leading
Acts Community Church, Pasadena, TX
Leader of Community Group for college ministry
Discipleship coordinator and trainer

2011

Antioch Community Church, Waco, TX

STARS mentor to inner-city students (guitar club)
Mission trip participant to Edinburg, TX (March 2009, March 2010)

20092010

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MINISTRY EXPERIENCE (continued)

Highland Baptist Church, Waco, TX
20082009
Co-leader for college freshman Connection Group
Co-leader for junior high boys at a Disciple Now event
Mission trip participant to Tanzania, Africa (MayJune 2009) in conjunction with e3 Partners
Electric guitarist for the college worship team
The Dwelling Place Baptist Church, Arlington, TX
2007
Interim Worship Minister
Organize practices, attend weekly staff meetings, and lead corporate worship
Pantego Christian Academy, Arlington, TX
20052007
Electric guitarist (20052007) and worship leader (20062007) for the chapel worship team
Mission trips to Reynosa, Mexico (December 2005, May 2006, December 2006) in conjunction
with the church Palabra de Fe
Lamar Baptist Church, Arlington, TX
FAITH evangelism outreach participant
Youth group worship leader
Youth pastor search committee representative

20022007

INVOLVEMENT, TRAININGS, AND HONORS

Dallas Theological Seminary
2016present
Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Committee
Identify trends and develop strategic initiatives with other departments to increase enrollment
PREPARE/ENRICH Marital and Pre-marital Certification

2016

Global Leadership Summit (Annual Leadership Training)

20142016

World Mandate Conference (Annual Missions Training)

20092016

BGCT Refugee Summit (Ministry Training)

2015

Baylor University
Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Recognition on Deans Academic Honor Roll
Graduated magna cum laude
Member of National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Study abroad trip with Baylor in China (summer 2008)

20072010

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REFERENCES
Bruce Fong, Ph.D.
Position: Dean and Professor of Pastoral Ministries
Organization: Dallas Theological Seminary-Houston
Relationship: Employer
Phone: (734) 377-1428
Email: bfong@dts.edu
Mark Heavener
Position: Intercultural Strategist
Organization: Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT)
Relationship: Ministry Mentor
Phone: (281) 728-8585
Email: mark.heavener@texasbaptists.org
Will Johnston, Ph.D.
Position: Assistant Professor of New Testament
Organization: Dallas Theological Seminary-Houston
Relationship: Professor, Colleague
Phone: (832) 687-3396
Email: wjohnston@dts.edu
Jeff Smith, M.D.
Position: Resident
Organization: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Relationship: Friend
Phone: (903) 658-0424
Email: jeffmsmith11@gmail.com
Additional references are available upon request.

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