With his wife Stephanie, they have been in ministry for over 20 years. They began in youth ministry with the Word of God Community in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They pioneered outreaches in the high schools, middle schools and local colleges. William then spent 5 years as a missionary pastor in Northern Ireland before returning to the United States as a church planter. He studied Biblical Languages, Religious Studies and Music at Concordia University. He later earned his MDIV from Trinity Seminary where he is currently working on a Doctor of Religious Studies. Mr. Brannan’s passion is to infect the next generation with the dream of Kingdom of God, with the goal of raising up future leaders that will promote a thoroughly biblical faith and worldview. He believes that the quality and content of the education at Fortis Academy is designed for that very purpose, and considers it an honor to be part of the staff.