Bracken helps lead the vision, teaching, and preaching at Hope Church, as well as oversees the operations of Hope Church. He is passionate about biblical counseling and going to bed by 8:00 pm.

Bracken was born and raised in Texas, moved to Waco in 2007 to pursue mechanical engineering and business, and stayed in town to pursue a career in industry. Before planting Hope, Bracken spent 10 years in various leadership roles in local factories, while serving as a small group leader, deacon, and then elder at Grace Church Waco.

Bracken also teaches an operations course in the Baylor business school, and serves on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Robinson. You will see him on campus, in local diners and taquerias, and enjoying small-town life as he seeks to share Jesus with everyone around.
 
Bracken met his wife Katie in their small group at Grace, and they have been married since 2015. They now have 4 beautiful girls and a yellow lab named Dain of the Iron Hills. They live in Robinson and hope to be here for many years to come.