Brentley Wright
Creating Hope in Durham, NC
Brentley Wright
Creating Hope in Durham, NC
Brentley Wright, hailing from Rocky Mount, NC, is a product of a family deeply rooted in faith, with a legacy of devoted ministers spanning generations. Embracing his own spiritual journey, Brentley embraced Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age and embarked on a path of ministry during his teenage years. As he delved into preaching and teaching the word of God, he discovered a profound passion for helping others comprehend the beautiful truth within the scriptures.
Beyond his spiritual calling, Brentley seamlessly combines his leadership prowess in the professional realm with a sense of purpose. Currently serving as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Executive at a technology-enabled consultancy, he tirelessly endeavors to foster workplace excellence with a specialization of Interfaith practices for Religious Diversity within the workplace and personal development.
While excelling in his role at TDM, Brentley also assumes the significant responsibility of Board Chair for Accelerating Men, Inc. Within this capacity, he actively shapes the organization's trajectory by forging alliances with non-profit partners, championing financial literacy, and advocating for inclusive leadership practices for young men aged 10-18. Also serving on boards for AMIKids Wake Infinity and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Simultaneously, Brentley is pursuing a Bachelor of Divinity from Grimke Seminary, focused in Urban Ministry & Leadership, to effectively serve his church in the practical context of urban context.
Central to Brentley's mission is the dedication of ministry in urban communities while helping leaders grow with God, excel in the workplace while teaching the bible. He firmly believes in embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ through both speech and action, taking its transformative power to every corner of the world using the two most significant platforms: Faith and Work. However, amidst his myriad of roles, Brentley finds no greater joy than raising his family with the love he shares with his wife, Kellie, and their two sons, Jaden and Justice Wright in Durham, NC.
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