Brenden Brown

Lead Pastor at Heirs Church San Francisco, CA, USA

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Leadership development, Preaching & Teaching, Event Management, Volunteer Management, and Relationship Building. Strong community and social services professional with a Advanced Diploma focused in Leadership from Hillsong International Leadership College & A Degree in Theology and Ministry from Alphacrucis College. Is the Campus Pastors of Hillsong Church, San Francisco in the USA. Previously, was leading Sydney Inner West location at Hillsong Church in the Inner West of Sydney, Australia And has been involved with young adult’s ministry & service Pastoring at the Hills Campus in Australia for many years since He got radically saved in his mid-twenties from a crazy lifestyle of running nightclubs and working in the fashion industry. Before moving countries Brenden was the District leader of The Sydney Central region of the ACC (Australian Christian Churches) denomination and was the Sports Chaplain of the Wests Tigers NRL Club.

Experience

  • Heirs Church (Hybrid)
    • Lead Pastor
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Lead Pastor of Heirs Church Bay Area, California
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Campus Pastor at Hillsong Church
    Sep 2017 - Feb 2025 · 7 yrs 6 mos

  • Hillsong Church (19 yrs 1 mo)
    • Campus Pastor at Hillsong Church, San Francisco, USA
      Feb 2007 - Feb 2025 · 18 yrs 1 mo

    • Hillsong Sydney Inner West Campus Pastor
      Mar 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Lead Hillsong Sydney Inner West Campus Lead and develop teams, Reach community, Pastoral care, Church leadership, Community outreach, raise and develop volunteers, preach, speak and communicate.

    • Young Adults Pastor & Service Pastor
      Feb 2006 - Feb 2013 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      Pastor and lead the 5:30pm service at Hillsong Church Pastor and lead the 25-35 year old community called Frontline at Hillsong Church, Hills Campus

  • Wellness Coach at Sports wellbeing
    Jun 2008 - Jun 2022 · 14 yrs 1 mo

    Well-being ambassador / officer and wholistic support for athletes from amateurs to professionals, offering emotional, spiritual & mental support to players, key stakeholders and all members of the player ecosystem, including staff and significant others. From providing programs, courses, one on one sessions, marriage support, parenting support coaching, chapel services, bible studies, reading plans, education support. Working with Athletes from various clubs and organizations around the world; (some listed below) 🏉 West Tigers NRL Rugby league 🏉 Parramatta Eels NRL Rugby League 🏀 Golden State Warriors NBA 🏀 Philadelphia 76ers NBA 🏈 San Francisco 49ers NFL team 🏈 Houston Texans NFL 🏈 Detroit Lions NFL Plus others and athletes from different sporting codes. Create tailored programs, sessions and environments that are specific to the player journey (both within and away from the team) so that they can succeed on and off the field. Assist in fostering a club culture that ensures a community-wide, holistic approach to care and establish effective partnerships with organizations to promote healthy influence in the community. To help support and guide the athletes on the spiritual side of their life. Areas of Focus Developing, scheduling & implementation of educational programs, spiritual devotional, chapel services for coaches, players, and club staff. Developing family support, counseling for families and significant others. Developing criteria for identifying local and national suicide prevention and mental health organizations for collaboration purposes. Developing models of player programming for specific needs including: transitioning in and out of the sport, social connectedness and resilience, injured players, and peer support. Working with players while injured to connect with local organizations, schools, and hospitals to provide ambassador opportunities for the player to represent the club in a positive manner.

  • Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd (Concord, NSW, Australia)
    • Professional sports chaplain
      Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      To enhance the well being of professional athletes, through Emotional & Spiritual & family support. To provide pastoral care for the sports community, including athletes, coaches, administrators and their families.

    • Professional sports chaplain
      Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      To enhance the well being of professional athletes, through Emotional & Spiritual & family support. To provide pastoral care for the sports community, including athletes, coaches, administrators and their families.