With humor, authenticity, and deep faith, Brandon Early has spent over two decades serving the Church and church leaders. His journey has taken him from youth pastor to lead pastor to executive church leader, and he's spoken at national conferences ranging from 500 to 5,000 attendees, covering everything from youth and children's ministry to cutting-edge AI applications for church leaders. As Teaching Pastor at Valley Church in West Des Moines, Brandon combines his pastoral heart with real-world experience to empower this and the next generation of leaders.

Brandon and his wife Keri have been married since 2000 and are raising three boys who love Jesus. At home, you'll find Brandon spending time with his family, perfecting his Chicago-style pizza recipe or showing off his questionable ninja moves in impromptu sparring matches with his sons.