STAFF

BJ MILGATE

Senior Pastor

Pastor BJ Milgate became the Senior Pastor of BCRC in May of 2024. Before that time, he served as the Senior Pastor of Lake Nona Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Florida for nearly ten years. Pastor BJ is married to Andrea, (who is a graduate of Bradenton Christian School) and they have two long prayed for children, Stasia and Declan. BJ graduated from the State College of Florida with his Associates Degree, he holds a Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies from Gordon College, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Covenant Theological Seminary. BJ has a passion to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, to shepherd and disciple his people, and to see them grow in their knowledge of Christ through the Scriptures. In his free time, BJ loves to woodwork. BJ is at the office Monday-Thursday from 9:00-5:00 and he’d love to set up a time to get to know you.

Email: bj@bradentoncrc.org

DYLAN KERN

Associate Pastor

Dylan Kern grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan.

He met his wife, Bethany, when they were in school together at Kuyper College, and recently

they welcomed their first daughter, Magnolia Catherine, into their family. Dylan accepted a call

here as the Associate Pastor at BCRC in September 2020, and he has loved this church ever

since. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hiking, and camping.

Email: dylan@bradentoncrc.org

OFFICE STAFF

Patricia Keller, Administrative Assistant

office@bradentoncrc.org

Kelli Swaagman, Financial Secretary

operations@bradentoncrc.org

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Judith Patterson

judith@bradentoncrc.org

CUSTODIAN

Ken VanderBent

ken@bradentoncrc.org