We live in a diverse world filled with unprecedented opportunity. There is a call to move past the barriers that stand between us and those who may be different. Eric Michael Bryant has seen tolerance shown to those who are different than us---racially, religiously, sexually, politically, economically---and believes there must be more. After all, Jesus didn't just tolerate people; he embraced them all with love. Using lighthearted humor, engaging personal stories, and a 'party theology,' Bryant shows us how to love our neighbors and fulfill the vision Jesus had for the church from the beginning. Whether that is through building relationships with the help of bounce houses, stand up comedy, or pinatas, followers of Christ will be inspired to actively engage the world around them.
Eric Michael Bryant serves as a Grow Pastor leading the Central Austin team, helps with the South Austin team, and helps with speaking and creating resources at Gateway Church in Austin. For the past 12 years, Eric served as an elder, speaker, and navigator with the leadership team at Mosaic in Los Angeles, a church known for its creativity and diversity and the 4 years prior to that he helped plant a church in Seattle, WA.
Eric has taught at the Southern California campuses of Golden Gate Seminary and Fuller Seminary and earned his Doctorate of Ministry in Entrepreneurial Leadership with Bethel Seminary.
Connect with Eric at www.ericbryant.org and www.notlikeme.org.
Eric lives with his wife, Debbie, and two children, Caleb and Trevi in Austin, TX.
