Bryan Purtle has served as a preacher, pastor and missionary in many local Church contexts since 1996; in Kansas City, Turkey, China, and to various Christian communities throughout North America. Bryan has been happily married to Audrey since 1998, and is the father of five beautiful children, ages 11-17. He has been privileged to serve as an elder/pastor at Bellicose Church in Westport, Kansas City since June of 2015.

Latest episodes of the podcast Thoughts Upon Rising

• With One Accord: The Praying Ekklesia // 2.12.2017
• Christ Jesus: The Bedrock of the Great Commission 1.28.2017
• The God of Peace & the Beauty of Order // 12.18.2016