Brian Shannon worked as a public school educator for twenty years as both a teacher and school administrator. He earned a B.A. in education from Coastal Carolina University and a Masters in school leadership and administration from Cambridge College. He has worked as a youth advocate, mentor and in group home transition services. He has been serving in church ministry for over 16 years in the ministries of evangelism, preaching and teaching and has served as a youth pastor and worship leader. He currently serves as an associate pastor on staff at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, VA. He has been married to his wife Toni for 23 years, they have two children.