Bobby Brewer
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Robert Kent "Bobby" Brewer (born 1965) is an American pastor
, author, and talk radio personality
who is based in Phoenix, Arizona
. He is best known for being an Evangelical Christian who witnessed the 1997 Phoenix Lights
. In 2002, he wrote an article for the Christian Research Journal. In 2006, he wrote a book, UFOs: 7 Things You Should Know (ISBN 9781413744170), in which he gave his assessment of the phenomenon.
base, his father was an enlisted sailor for the United States Navy
. Brewer grew up in San Diego, California
; Virginia Beach, Virginia
; and Roanoke, Virginia
prior to moving to Phoenix, Arizona
.
, and a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.) from Phoenix Seminary
in Phoenix, Arizona.
under Dr. Elmer Towns, who has authored numerous books on the subject of church growth. Towns wrote the foreword to Brewer's book Postmodernism: What You Should Know & Do About It. Upon completion of his doctorate, Brewer regularly spoke at Christian conferences regarding the implications of Postmodernism
upon the North American church and how outreach and evangelistic methodologies could and should adjust for the transition of eras (i.e., Modern to Postmodern). He has worked at several megachurches such as Scottsdale Bible Church, Scottsdale, Arizona
and City of Grace Church, a multi-site church
(where he is currently listed on staff as the Pastor of Singles) with locations in Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona
. In addition to this he was a part of a founding team for "Flood the Desert" (2005), an emergent church ministry, and then "Global Breakthrough Ministry" (2006), an extreme sports ministry founded by actor Stephen Baldwin
.
in 2006, the show's name and format was changed to Breakthrough Radio. In 2011 Brewer began co-hosting "Freakshow" with D'Ortenzio.
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
, author, and talk radio personality
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
who is based in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
. He is best known for being an Evangelical Christian who witnessed the 1997 Phoenix Lights
Phoenix Lights
The Phoenix Lights were a series of widely sighted unidentified flying objects observed in the skies over the U.S...
. In 2002, he wrote an article for the Christian Research Journal. In 2006, he wrote a book, UFOs: 7 Things You Should Know (ISBN 9781413744170), in which he gave his assessment of the phenomenon.
Early life
Brewer was born in Yokuska, Japan at a United States NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
base, his father was an enlisted sailor for the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. Brewer grew up in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
; Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
; and Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke is an independent city in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. state of Virginia and is the tenth-largest city in the Commonwealth. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The population within the city limits was 97,032 as of 2010...
prior to moving to Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
.
Education
Brewer obtained a Masters in Divinity (M. Div.) at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, a graduate school for aspiring pastors founded by Rev. Jerry Falwell in Lynchburg, VirginiaLynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 75,568 as of 2010. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or "The Hill City." Lynchburg was the only major city in...
, and a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.) from Phoenix Seminary
Phoenix Seminary
Phoenix Seminary is an Inter/Multidenominational, evangelical, Protestant, Christian seminary established in 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona.-Ministry philosophy and statement of faith:Phoenix Seminary's ministry philosophy is "Scholarship with a Shepherd’s Heart"...
in Phoenix, Arizona.
Career
While at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Brewer studied church growthChurch growth
Church Growth is a movement within evangelical Christianity which emphasizes mainly missionary work combined with sociological awareness of the target population. The "seeker sensitive" label for this approach characterizes the would-be converts as "seekers".-History:Church Growth began with the...
under Dr. Elmer Towns, who has authored numerous books on the subject of church growth. Towns wrote the foreword to Brewer's book Postmodernism: What You Should Know & Do About It. Upon completion of his doctorate, Brewer regularly spoke at Christian conferences regarding the implications of Postmodernism
Postmodernism
Postmodernism is a philosophical movement evolved in reaction to modernism, the tendency in contemporary culture to accept only objective truth and to be inherently suspicious towards a global cultural narrative or meta-narrative. Postmodernist thought is an intentional departure from the...
upon the North American church and how outreach and evangelistic methodologies could and should adjust for the transition of eras (i.e., Modern to Postmodern). He has worked at several megachurches such as Scottsdale Bible Church, Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
and City of Grace Church, a multi-site church
Multi-site church
A multi-site church is one church that meets at multiple locations. Churches began to use the multi-site church model in the mid 1980s...
(where he is currently listed on staff as the Pastor of Singles) with locations in Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
. In addition to this he was a part of a founding team for "Flood the Desert" (2005), an emergent church ministry, and then "Global Breakthrough Ministry" (2006), an extreme sports ministry founded by actor Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Andrew Baldwin is an American actor, director, producer and author. One of the Baldwin brothers, he is known for his roles as William F. Cody in the western show The Young Riders and as Stuart in the movie Threesome...
.
Radio
From 2004-2008 Brewer was the co-host of Faith in the Real World, a local call in radio show in Phoenix, Arizona on AM 1360 KPXQ of Salem Broadcasting. After partnering with Stephen BaldwinStephen Baldwin
Stephen Andrew Baldwin is an American actor, director, producer and author. One of the Baldwin brothers, he is known for his roles as William F. Cody in the western show The Young Riders and as Stuart in the movie Threesome...
in 2006, the show's name and format was changed to Breakthrough Radio. In 2011 Brewer began co-hosting "Freakshow" with D'Ortenzio.