Get to know me.
Brett Kitko, DMin
Senior Pastor
FAMILY
Married to my best friend, Mary Ellen, on September 20, 2003
Blessed with 2 beautiful and talented children, Meadow (age 17) and Parker (age 14)
EDUCATION
- Completed BA in Bible in May '15 from Piedmont International University
- Completed Master of Divinity in May '18 from Piedmont International University
- Completed Doctor of Ministry in December '21 from Carolina University, School of Divinity
BACKGROUND
- Born November 23, 1974, in Pennsylvania.
- Became a Christian at an early age. Grew up in rural Pennsylvania and attended Cabot United Church in Cabot, PA. Later explored Presbyterian, Moravian, and Baptist churches to learn more and grow closer to the Lord.
- I met Mary Ellen at a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at a community theater in Pennsylvania, in which we were both performers. Brett fell in love immediately... Mary Ellen took a little longer. It took a while, but Mary Ellen finally said yes to Brett's proposal, and they were married in 2003.
- I first became the interim pastor of Goodwill Baptist Church in Kernersville, NC, and was later hired as the full-time Senior Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, where our family served for fourteen years before forming The Phoenix Church.
- I can’t wait to keep watching what God is going to do with this church and community. My family is so proud to be a part The Phoenix Church.
INTERESTS
Spending Time With My Family
Video Games
Music
Playing Guitar
Discovery Channel Programs
Walt Disney World
Everything Christmas
FAVORITE AUTHORS
Mitch Albom
Donna VanLiere
Max Lucado
Charles Martin
Martin Powell
Thom S. Rainer