Brian L. Powell

Tears filled my eyes throughout the opening service this morning—Jesus’ presence was stirring hearts. Truly honored to be preaching revival this week with Pastor Donnie Stamper at Cornerstone Nazarene in Vincennes, IN. Trusting the Lord to move in powerful ways in the days ahead. #revival #renewal #Nazarene

Yesterday afternoon at the TNU trustee meeting, Dr. Dan Boone announced his plans to retire next summer. Having spent nearly my entire life on the TNU region, I’ve had the privilege of watching his leadership up close over many years. Trevecca has experienced a meaningful season of growth and influence during his tenure, and I’m thankful for the ways he has helped shape the university’s mission. On a personal level, I’m especially grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside Dan for more than 11 years on the Board of Trustees. It has been an honor to walk together in this season, and I wish him and Denise God’s continued blessing in the days ahead. #Trevecca #TNU #Nazarene

Officially installed Rev. Eli & Mariah McCormack at our Buffalo Church this afternoon. So grateful for the way the Lord clearly led the McCormacks to Kentucky. What a special blessing that Eli now pastors less than five miles from the church where his father serves! Pastor Jamie & Kelly are thrilled to have them so close. Great days ahead for Buffalo! #KYNaz #RenewEquipConnect #RECkentucky #Nazarene

Great service today at Grace Community Naz in Nicholasville followed by an outstanding church/pastoral review! Grateful for longtime friends, Dr. Doug & Dawn Hopkins, and their faithfulness to the work of the kingdom. The board extended a unanimous call for them to stay four more years. Great days ahead for GCN! #KYNaz #4MoreYears #RenewEquipConnect #RECkentucky #Nazarene

Always enjoy getting together with Sergio to dream about the future of the Kentucky District. Grateful to serve alongside Kingdom-minded leaders like the Monterrosos. #KYNaz #RenewEquipConnect #RECkentucky #Nazarene

That’s a wrap! Two full days of interviews with the Kentucky District Board of Ministry are in the books. Walking alongside these ministerial students on their journey toward ordination is a true joy. There’s been plenty of laughter, a few tears, and a lot of meaningful moments along the way. It’s a special time. Grateful for the faithful leaders who serve on the Board of Ministry, lead the workshops, work behind the scenes, and invest in the future of the Church. This is sacred work—and it’s a lot of fun! #KYNaz #Nazarene #BoardofMinistry

2026 ordination candidates

Congratulations to those being recommended for ordination this year! It has been a true privilege to journey alongside them throughout this process. We celebrate God’s calling upon their lives. Presenting the 2026 ordinands: Emmitt Ballard, Remy Gasogi, Malenga Mayaliwa, Matthew Morris, Robert Adkins, Jeff Thompson, and Allen Gregg. #ordination #kynaz #renewequipconnect #RECkentucky #nazarene

In this episode of A TIME TO SPEAK, we take a deep dive into the history of the Islamic state in Iran. #ATimeToSpeak podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-t…

@BillClinton @elonmusk you really should create a laugh button for X.

As someone who grew up in a home with domestic abuse, not only would I not have flown on his plane if I had any inkling of what he was doing—I would have turned him in myself and led the call for justice for his crimes, not sweetheart deals.

I love pastors. I understand their hearts—the burdens they carry into Sunday and the weight that often lingers on Monday morning. I see their deep love for their congregations, even when it isn’t always returned. I know their dreams, their desire to serve, and their longing to make a difference for Jesus. One of my greatest honors is serving as a pastor to pastors. #KYNaz #Family #PastoralMinistry

Another great day at Lancaster Naz! The past six months have been an incredible journey. We’re looking forward with great anticipation to the exciting days ahead as their new pastor arrives in just a few weeks. #KYNaz #RenewEquipConnect #RECkentucky #Nazarene

Getting ready for one of my favorite meetings of the year—“Celebrating the Call” with our Board of Ministry. Grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside of those preparing for ordination. #KYNaz #CelebratingtheCall #Nazarene

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What a joy and honor to preach this morning at the 100th Homecoming Celebration (1926–2026) of Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene in Ohio. Pastor Bob & Kristie McCabe have been dear friends since our college days, and I’m grateful for their friendship and for the incredible ways God is using them in ministry. #PastoralMinistry #Friendship #Nazarene

The DS Conference in San Diego has been a much-needed reset. The burdens of the district superintendency often go unseen, and time away with others who get it has been renewing. Grateful for these friends and co-laborers. The Lord is on the move in the Church of the Nazarene! #DSlife #KYNaz #Nazarene

Here’s a highlight reel from the final day of Bluegrass Awakening. There were so many meaningful moments, it took some time to narrow it down. What an incredible time in the Lord! #KYNaz #BluegrassAwakening #Nazarene

In recent days, I have found myself mourning the violence, division, and chaos unfolding in our country—particularly around immigration enforcement. Let me be clear at the outset: acknowledging grief over violence is not a political concession. It is a biblical response. I’ve followed the stories closely, and I recognize that multiple realities exist at the same time. There are undocumented immigrants who are violent criminals—and they should be removed. There are undocumented immigrants who are good neighbors, working, contributing, and trying to survive. There are legal immigrants who have been unjustly caught in the crosshairs of enforcement failures. Beyond that, there are paid agitators and opportunistic protesters who thrive on chaos. Politicians predictably play to their constituencies. Media outlets amplify the most extreme narratives because outrage sells. Meanwhile, immigration officers—and law enforcement in general—are often placed directly in harm’s way, navigating volatile situations involving protesters, rioters, and violent individuals. And then there’s the public response. Liberals and conservatives alike swallow narratives whole—hook, line, and sinker. Sadly, it’s no better in the church. Progressives and fundamentalists share the same blindness: an inability to discern the work of the Holy Spirit. They see only in the natural realm, and their reactions expose it. In the midst of all this chaos, people die who shouldn’t. We have seen that clearly in recent days. Scripture does not ask us to suspend compassion in order to prove ideological consistency. Jesus taught us to pray, “On earth as it is in heaven.” What we are witnessing on the streets of our country today looks nothing like heaven. A nation committed to law and order must also be a nation committed to human dignity. Those are not competing values. They rise from the same moral soil. I explore this tension—and what a faithful response might look like—more fully in the post linked below. #chasingJesus #ATimeToSpeak brianlpowell.com/2026/02/04/mou…

What an honor to lead the covenant/installation ceremony for our Morgantown Church this afternoon! Deeply thankful for Pastor Tom & Shane Hindman, and the amazing folks at Mtown Naz. God’s timing in sending the Hindmans was perfect. #KYNaz #RenewEquipConnect #RECkentucky #Nazarene

The Lord met us in a powerful way today at Lancaster Naz! God is already preparing the hearts of His people as they eagerly await the arrival of their new pastor. We’re filled with anticipation for the great days ahead for this congregation. #KYNaz #RenewEquipConnect #RECkentucky #Nazarene