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A love for the Lord, His word, His people, and His Gospel

I was called into vocational ministry in my late twenties.  My wife and I have had the privilege of serving the Lord faithfully for over twenty years and during that time have enjoyed preaching the word of God and leading many people to faith and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  God has gifted me with the ability to exegete and apply the word of God and to connect with people with love and compassion.

According to the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, I am called to make disciples.  My calling as a pastor is to lead people, not just to a decision to accept Christ, but to follow Him, growing daily in the likeness of Christ. 

Galatians 5:16-23 motivates my ministry.  I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to change the hearts of sinful men who are willing to place their faith in Jesus Christ.  It is by the Fruit of His Spirit that people can truly become like Christ. 

As a pastor I feel that I am called to lead the body of Christ to live in fellowship and love with one another while serving our Savior together and to doing great things in the power of Christ. 

A love for the Lord, His Word, His people, and His Gospel

I was called into vocational ministry in my late twenties. My wife and I have had the privilege of serving the Lord faithfully for over twenty years and during that time have enjoyed preaching the word of God and leading many people to faith and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. God has gifted me with the ability to exegete and apply the word of God and to connect with people with love and compassion.

According to the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, I am called to make disciples.  My calling as a pastor is to lead people, not just to a decision to accept Christ, but to follow Him, growing daily in the likeness of Christ. 

Galatians 5:16-23 motivates my ministry.  I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to change the hearts of sinful men who are willing to place their faith in Jesus Christ.  It is by the Fruit of His Spirit that people can truly become like Christ. 

As a pastor I feel that I am called to lead the body of Christ to live in fellowship and love with one another while serving our Savior together and to doing great things in the power of Christ. 

Endorsements

Brandt is a gifted preacher who is a strong leader with highly relational skills and a visionary mind. God has equipped him to lead the church in unity and mission. He has a unique blend of personality to have you laughing one minute and bowing before the Lord, confronted by His word, in the next. 

Dr. Dax Hughes, Senior Pastor of Leadership, Heartland Worship Center, Paducah, KY

 

“I have had the privilege of working with Brandt as he serves as chairman of our board. Brandt has shown himself to be a man of integrity and a leader among leaders. He is a model of servant leadership.”

Lance Howerton, President, Crossings Camps

 

“Dr. Brandt Lyon has been blessed with the unique qualities of both leader and statesman.  He leads by example and has the respect and admiration of leaders in his church and the community.

The greatest respect I could give to Brandt Lyon is that I would be honored to call him my pastor.

Dr. Larry Purcell, KBC West KY Regional Consultant

 

Brandt Lyon is a committed disciple of Christ, visionary leader, strong moral community leader, and loving husband and father. It has been my joy serving in the same community with him these years and watching the growth of his church.

Dr. Dan Summerlin, Pastor, Lone Oak Baptist Church, Paducah, KY

 

Bio

Philosophy
I am called to a ministry based squarely on the gospel of Jesus Christ.  It is my desire to see Galatians 5:16-23 enacted within the people of the church as the Holy Spirit takes people  enslaved in sin and produces the fruit of the Spirit within them freeing them from sin and its consequences.

I desire to see people led to a worship of God based upon a knowledge of and submission to His holiness and grace and in gratitude for the mercy and forgiveness of Christ.

It is also my desire to lead a congregation to a depth of biblical knowledge and understanding that is seen in a holy life and a Christian worldview that is making an impact on the society around them.

Ministry Experience
March 2012—November 2020: Pastor, Twelve Oaks Baptist Church, Paducah, KY

March 2004—March 2012:  Pastor, Olivet Baptist Church, Herndon, KY

October 2001—March 2004:  Pastor, Eagle Heights Baptist Church, Shepherdsville, KY

  • Attendance growth in all three ministries, growing from 20 to 60 at Eagle Heights in two years, from 75-120 in eight years at Olivet, and from 275-350 in less than four years at Twelve Oaks Baptist Church
  • Averaged 20 baptisms per year
  • Led Olivet and Twelve Oaks to begin new discipleship programs training laypeople in more intensive Bible based courses.
  • Led Twelve Oaks to implement a second Sunday morning service to accommodate growth
  • Grew the staff at Twelve Oaks from 1 full-time and 2 part-time staff members to 3 full-time and 1 part-time staff members.
  • Led all three churches in new outreach programs including visitation, letter writing, and greeters programs.
  • Led all three churches to increased giving and budgets.
  • Led Olivet and Twelve Oaks to begin missions programs, both domestic and international.
  • Developed and designed many new programs such as discipleship training, counseling, youth and children’s programs.
  • Led staff and deacon body.
  • Designed and led strategic planning program for the church, including church purpose, vision, and implementation.
  • Began visitation and outreach program and prayer groups.
  • Led the Sunday school Growth in all three churches including new classes.
  • Prepared and developed Bible studies and expository sermons for congregational meetings.
  • Counseled members in spiritual life, pre-marital counseling, grief counseling, etc.
  • Conducted weddings, funerals, and church ordinances.
  • Planned the church calendar.
  • Planned, developed, and maintained the church website.
  • Developed the church public relations program including promotion and advertising.
  • Visited sick and shut-ins.
  • Diligently prayed for God’s leadership and vision for the church as well as for the spiritual growth of the congregation and the salvation of those to whom we ministered.

Other Experience

  • President of the 2019 Kentucky Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference
  • Crossings Ministry board member—2016-present.  Current board chairman
  • Moderator of the West Union Baptist Association—2017-2018
  • Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board: 2008-2011 term and 2013-2016 term
  • Administrative Committee of the Kentucky Baptist Convention: 2010-2011, 2013-2014, and 2015-2016
  • Chairman of the Church Consulting and Revitalization Committee 2015-2016
  • Nominating Committee of the Kentucky Baptist Convention: 2010
  • International short term missions to Brazil (6 times) and Russia.
  • Led partnerships with Crossings Church, SBC in Spanish Fork, Utah
  • 5 years as chairman of the Mission Development Committee of the Christian County Baptist Association
  • 5 years Counseling for Impact Ministries in Hopkinsville, KY
  • Spiritual Aims chairman of the Hopkinsville, KY Kiwanis club
  • Preached revivals

Education

  • Doctor of Ministry:  The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.  Graduated December, 2017
  • Master Of Divinity:  The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.  Graduated May, 2003.
  • Bachelor of Science: Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee.  Public Relations with a minor in Psychology.  Graduated December 1993

Available for ministry

I am thankful for the opportunity to introduce my ministry to you.  I am available for pulpit supply, interim pastorate, and full-time pastoral ministry.  Please feel free to contact me if there is a need I can meet in your life or the life of your church.

Contact

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