Dr. Brett Snowden is a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, and is the proud pastor of the historic Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., Tampa, FL.

 

Dr. Snowden is a proven pastor and denominational leader committed to Christ and builds ministry around transforming people's lives through an anointed gospel message that promotes liberation, empowerment, deliverance, and social justice. He has led many to Christ through solid and effective leadership. He has developed strong leadership teams, established, implemented, and maintained holistic ministries that address mind, body, and soul, and provided an accountable administration.

 

Dr. Snowden is a graduate of American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration. Upon graduation, he attended Hartford Seminary, earned a Master of Arts in Religious Studies, and was conferred the Doctor of Ministry degree in Congregational Studies. He is also a recipient of a Doctor of Divinity degree. As a faithful steward of his life and gifts, Dr. Snowden is a former professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, and Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Dr. Snowden's commitment to global service is evident in his roles as Dean of the Congress of Christian Education, Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., and former Associate Dean of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. His service extends to his roles as State Congress President and State Director of Christian Education of the United Baptist Convention of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, Inc., State Director for the Faith-Based Development Initiative, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and as the religious editor and contributor of the Springfield community newspaper, Point of View. His influence is felt not only locally but also globally, as he has written many scholarly articles and essays for Christian publications, including his seminary address in the African American Pulpit, published by Judson Press.

 

Dr. Snowden is a member of the West Coast Baptist Association, the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., and the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention.

 

Dr. Snowden's personal life is as inspiring as his professional one. He is married to Ambrozine M. Snowden, and together they are the proud parents of four adult children and three granddaughters. This personal connection adds a layer of warmth and relatability to his profile, making him not just a leader, but also a family man.