Harlan Bryant

Experienced ministry leader, chaplain, communicator, and organizational strategist with more than 25 years of leadership experience in church planting, pastoral ministry, nonprofit leadership, mentoring, discipleship, conflict navigation, and relationship development. Proven ability to lead organizations through growth, build strategic partnerships, develop leaders, and communicate effectively in both individual and group settings. Experienced in public speaking, teaching, coaching, pastoral care, hospice support, and organizational development.

Hospice Chaplain at Choice Health at Home (2025-07 – 2026-03)

• Provided compassionate spiritual, emotional, and existential support to hospice patients and families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to support patient-centered care plans.
• Assisted families through grief, crisis situations, and end-of-life transitions.
• Maintained accurate documentation and coordinated with medical staff and caregivers.

Pastor at 3C Cowboy Fellowship (2023-12 – 2024-11)

• Led weekly worship services and church-wide ministry initiatives.
• Provided leadership and coaching to elders, lay pastors, and ministry team leaders.
• Guided the church toward a healthy disciple-making and leadership development model.
• Facilitated communication, conflict resolution, and strategic planning.

Church Starting Strategist at Texas Baptists (2022-03 – 2023-12)

• Developed strategic relationships with churches, associations, and ministry leaders across a region of Texas.
• Assessed and coached prospective church planters through structured evaluation processes.
• Led growth review meetings to strengthen leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
• Assisted church planters in planning, communication, and long-term sustainability.

Western Heritage Consultant at Texas Baptists (2016-07 – 2022-03)

• Built and strengthened partnerships with more than 200 Texas Baptist cowboy churches.
• Developed and facilitated the Cowboy Church Pastoral Center.
• Served as a consultant and resource for pastors and cowboy church leaders statewide.
• Assisted churches with leadership training, conflict navigation, discipleship strategies, and community outreach.
• Coordinated events, training opportunities, and organizational support initiatives.

Planter / Pastor at Triple S Cowboy Church (2011-06 – 2016-09)

• Planted and led a church from initial launch to sustainable growth.
• Developed organizational vision, recruited and trained leaders, and facilitated community engagement.
• Led successful fundraising and facility development initiatives.
• Grew average worship attendance to approximately 120 within five years.

Planter / Pastor at 3C Cowboy Fellowship (2006-01 – 2011-05)

• Helped establish and grow a cowboy church in Bell County, Texas.
• Led vision-casting meetings, leadership training, and new member assimilation.
• Oversaw discipleship initiatives and ministry development.
• Led church expansion including construction of a 14,000-square-foot facility debt free.
• Grew average worship attendance to approximately 300.

Pastor at First Baptist Church (2003-07 – 2005-11)

• Led spiritual growth initiatives and discipleship programs.
• Helped rebuild and strengthen children's ministry programs.
• Developed and launched a Prayer Team Ministry.
• Provided pastoral counseling, leadership development, and congregational care.

Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2001)

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication – Texas A&M University (1995)