Rev. Brian Hardesty-Crouch

Interim Pastor, May & June

brian@melissaumc.com

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Pastor Brian is passionate about building bridges in ministry. His family includes his spouse, Mary Beth, two kids, and their dog, Honey. They all enjoy movies, Tex-Mex, and exploring the world.

With a Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University, Pastor Brian teaches spiritual formation at SMU and Duke University. His spiritual gifts include visioning and sharing God's love.

In his free time, he reads spy novels, cheers for the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys, and enjoys swimming and watching movies.

A published writer, Pastor Brian has been featured in various publications. His favorite quote is, "God loves you; don't forget!" One little-known fact about him is that he once walked with elephants.

Pastor Brian is thrilled to be a part of Melissa UMC!