Oakmont Presbyterian Church

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Brad and his wife Jessica have been happily transplanted Pittsburghers for the last eleven years, raising a household of first-generation “Yinzers”: Emmie 8, Reese 5, and Carter 3.  Over the last nineteen years Brad has followed his call to discipleship in mission, social work and counseling across three states and a variety of setting with a passion for offering the healing love of Christ through the good news of the Gospel.  In OPC he helps guide Christian Education and Family Life Ministry, as well as the Deacons and the Membership Committee.  Most days you’ll find Brad leading a Bible study, dreaming up some new facet of mission, experimenting with information technology, or exploring new ways to introduce spiritual disciplines.  Additionally Brad serves as a psychotherapist and pastoral counselor with Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, an interfaith non-profit counseling agency, where he serves as a liaison for the Clergy and Congregation Care Program throughout Western Pennsylvania.  Over the last several years Brad has also been privileged to serve as chairman of the Disciplemaking Team for Pittsburgh Presbytery.  Altogether, he compares these opportunities to serve as being “a dream come true – like a kid in a candy store”.

When he’s not wearing his collar Brad enjoys gathering up his young “Yinzers” in Big Red (the family pickup truck), and heading out for an adventure geocaching, discovering new parks, or being a soccer dad.  When he can sneak it in he also loves to hit the trail for a weekend of backpacking down in West Virginia, Southwest Virginia, or East Tennessee; or wandering the links in search of a score under 100 with his trusty golfing partner Jack “Tiger” Kells (who considerately reintroduces Brad to the discipline of humility every time they play).

To contact Brad you may reach him via:

bwalters@oakmontpresby.org

or church office, 412.828.5770, ext. 304

or cell, 412.401.4344