Brian Deyton
Associate Pastor
Pastor Brian currently serves as the Associate Pastor at Forestville. In this role Brian helps visitors and church members connect with the Forestville family. Brian focuses on small groups and serving as the student pastor. Additionally, Brian collaborates with Forestville’s preschool and children’s ministry leaders. Ultimately, Brian is willing to serve in any capacity that the Lord calls him to serve in order to further God’s kingdom.
Brian did not grow up going to church but, when he was about 14, family members invited him to their church. It was during Bible school that Brian first heard the gospel and gave his life to Jesus. For almost eight years after that Brian remained new in his faith and did not fully understand what it meant to have a real relationship with God. Everything started to shift when Brian’s son, Bryce, was born. That moment brought things into focus for Brian and reminded him why Jesus came in the first place. Since then, Brian’s walk with God has grown. Brian knows that his life has truly been transformed!
Brian graduated from Mars Hill University in 1996 with a degree in Sports Management. Brian began working as an intern in the student ministry at Forestville in 1997. In 1998, Brian was fortunate to become a full-time Student Pastor. In 2020 Brian earned a Master of Arts in Ministry from North Greenville University. Brian’s favorite part of his work is working with others, watching them grow in their relationship with God, and helping them use the gifts God has given them to bring glory to Him, not themselves.
Pastor Brian’s favorite scripture verse is: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” from Proverbs 3:5-6. Brian has been blessed with his lovely wife, Valerie, who he married in 1996. Brian and Valerie have three wonderful children: Bryce (Ashley), Kathryn (Bryson), and Emma. Outside of his work in ministry, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and supporting them in their various activities. He also loves watching college football and baseball.