How does one become a missionary without ever leaving the country or even leaving town? Brandon Bell might be wondering the same thing as he finds himself back in the town where he went to college to become a coach and teacher. In this conversation we talk about Brandon’s journey of discipleship, how he got into ministry, his take on campus ministry as an opportunity to be a missionary, his passion for training students and young adults for mission, and his new book.

Brandon is the Director of Campus Missions with the Christian Campus Community and also preaches with the Preaching Team at Singing Oaks Church in Denton, TX. He loves sharing the Gospel in real and relatable ways with young adults from various cultures. Brandon also enjoys preaching, travel, mission trips, and adventure sports. His favorite adventure is being married to his best friend and raising their amazing daughters together. His mission in life can be summed up by 1 Corinthians 9:22 “I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some.” 

Brandon just published his 1st book, Trailhead: Beginning Your Journey with God. This book resulted from many years of guiding teenagers and young adults on a path to finding God and finding purpose. Brandon received his call to youth ministry after teaching and coaching. From there he answered God’s missionary call to what he believes is the most important and influential mission field in the U.S., the university campus. Their campus ministry serves students from UNT, TWU, & NCTC and they have recently launched a residency program called Campus Missions Training. He desires to see more people and churches support and engage in campus missions. 

Connect with Brandon via email (bbell@singingoaks.org or trailheadbook@gmail.com), on Facebook (@brandonbell), and through Instagram and YouTube (@brandon_bellringer). Connect with the Christian Campus Community via Instagram (@cccdenton) or find them on the web at www.christiancampuscommunity.org. More info and application link for the Campus Missions Training is available on their website. 

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