Destiny Leaders is a network for pastors and church leaders who want to grow in character, build capacity to lead, and live out their calling. We provide ministry credentials, theological training through the Destiny Leadership Institute, connection events throughout the year, and a covenant family of ministers and churches.
Statement of faith
A network of pastors and church leaders.
That the Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the inspired, infallible, and revealed Word of God – We believe they are the authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept, that they are God breathed and without error in their original manuscripts.
The Authority Of Scripture
That our Lord Jesus Christ lived a sinless life – We affirm His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His bodily ascension into Heaven, and His imminent return to earth. We affirm that Jesus is Lord of all.
The Lord Jesus Christ
That man was created in the image of God, but as a result of sin, is lost and powerless to save himself – Man’s only hope of salvation is to be redeemed and delivered from the power of sin and death through faith in the Blood of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again according to the Holy Scriptures.
That God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female – These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
That God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11)
That every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31) – Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Destiny Ministries.
Our Doctrine Of Man
That the Holy Spirit, as the fulfillment of the Promise, reveals the truth of God’s Word and endues men and women with power to live righteous and holy lives and to be witnesses of Christ in this world – We believe that the Holy Spirit provides the Body of Christ and its members with the gifts needed for living victoriously and accomplishing its purpose in the earth. We believe all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to Christians today.
The Work Of The Holy Spirit
In the Church, as the Body of Christ in this world, and that it is composed of all those who believe in Jesus Christ and have been spiritually regenerated by the Holy Spirit through the Grace of God
In the ordinances of the Church including water baptism symbolizing one’s death, burial, and resurrection with Christ Jesus, in holy matrimony (marriage as defined by the Scriptures), and observances of the Lord’s Supper acknowledging His broken body and shed blood as the New Covenant between God and man
That the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen 2:18-25) – We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4).
In The Church
That God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman
That any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10)
That in order to preserve the function and integrity of Destiny Ministries as a part of the Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the Destiny Ministries members and the community – It is imperative that all persons employed by Destiny Ministries in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 5:22).
Christian Conduct
That all human life is sacred and created by God in His image – Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Ps 139).
The Sanctity Of Human Life
The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Destiny Ministries’ faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Director along with the Destiny Board of Directors is Destiny Ministries’ final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
Our Final Spiritual Authority
Destiny Ministries reserves the right to limit employment opportunities to those who willingly adhere and pledge in writing to agree with the Statement of Faith and the Code of Christian Conduct stated in Destiny Ministries’ Constitution and By-Laws.
Statement To Limit Employment Opportunities Based On Religious Grounds
In one true and living God who revealed Himself as the Father, Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit, perfect in love and righteousness in all His ways – That God, who discloses Himself through His creation, has spoken in the words and events of redemptive history. This history is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Word who became flesh, the agent of creation and sustainer of all that is.
GOD
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The leaders who shape churches and communities are doing some of the most important work in the world. And the ones who last, who keep growing, keep loving it, keep becoming more themselves, almost always have other leaders walking with them.
We started Destiny Leaders for that reason. Formation matters as much as results. Character sustains capacity and real relationships; the kind where you can be honest, are the soil where calling actually grows.
together.
pastors lead better
We help pastors and church leaders grow in character, build capacity to lead, and live out their calling.
our values
Our relationship with God and one another is our most powerful motivation. We believe that the Kingdom of God is best reflected in the context of a family or relationship. Therefore, we are committed to developing real relationships with real people and a real God. And ‘real’ is a key term. These kinds of relationships we value above projects and programs. We value individuals above agendas and believe that only in proper covenant relationship with others can we maximize our potential and seize our opportunities for the Kingdom.
If we are to sustain real relationships with real people, we believe that integrity is an absolute must. People who do not value integrity will find Destiny uncomfortable. We value a Christian’s word and trust their motives to first be Christ-o-centric before they are me-o-centric. This core value allows us to be whole people who work as a team with a redemptive purpose. This commitment includes sincerity with God, honesty with people and in finance, and a lifestyle of responsibility, accountability and repentance.
Excellence is a commitment to do our very best every time. Therefore, we see ourselves as forever students – always seeking to learn and improve our abilities and skills. Our goal is to function at increasingly higher levels of effectiveness. This requires a pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, as well as Spiritual authenticity and fervency. We seek to create a culture where we are constantly being challenged with new ideas and insight, and where a competitive spirit is resisted, but competence is encouraged and expected.
As a Covenant Family, we affirm the concept of first fruits giving and believe that every field with the potential to harvest has a responsibility to sow, be it an individual or institution. Therefore, we practice tithing at every level of the Kingdom. It is a concept that is one of the core values of the Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments. We believe that in creating a culture of generosity and obedience to tithe, we acknowledge God as first in our lives and ministries and as the only source of our blessing and provision.
We are lifelong learners. We are stimulated and challenged by new experiences and ideas that move the Kingdom and our lives forward. Therefore, we value and place great emphasis on the educational process. While Jesus Christ is certainly our Savior, we also have great appreciation for Jesus as the Master Teacher and Guide and seek to follow His example with His disciples as they learned and then transmitted that knowledge to others. We are committed to providing a wide range of educational and developmental opportunities for leaders at all experience and responsibility levels.
Our view of leadership is best understood through service to others. We lead by serving. But we also recognize that serving creates influence. We, therefore, seek to equip those who serve to be efficient and effective in their pursuit and performance of leadership responsibilities. We seek to encourage influencers to develop the core biblical concepts and intelligence to serve with excellence and humility.
Proverbs 29:18 adds, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Vision is essential to Kingdom work and we believe it's only shared and only achieved when it's driven by values. Every word in ours has been chosen carefully, because everyone connected to Destiny is asked to live it.
Our vision statement
To form leaders of character, capacity, and calling who work together to fulfill the Great Commission.
Our priorities
We work toward that vision in five ways.
Reach.
Carry the gospel to the lost around the world.
Establish local churches in strategic communities, here and abroad.
Help churches become everything God has called them to be.
Identify, train, and coach Christian leaders across the nation and around the world.
Provide structure for resources, ministries, and shared Kingdom work — flowing through the five-fold ministry.
Plant.
Mobilize.
Strengthen.
Develop.
"Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it." — Habakkuk 2:2
Dr. Landon and Sarada Galloway
Director of Destiny Leadership Institute
Dr. Phil and Cathy Brassfield
Executive Directors
The people behind Destiny Leaders are pastors, practitioners, and long-time friends. Most of them have been in your seat.
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Get to know the Brassfields
Get to know Dr. Galloway
For more than forty years, have faithfully served the Lord and His Church. Raised in pastors’ homes and shaped by a lifelong love for ministry, they have devoted their lives to encouraging, equipping, and strengthening leaders.
Called by God at a young age to develop leaders, Phil has served as a senior pastor, ministry innovator, and executive leader with Christian colleges focused on preparing men and women for effective service in partnership with the local church.
In 1999, Phil and Cathy founded Destiny Leaders, a ministry network that has grown into a globally recognized family of leaders, ministers, churches, and ministries committed to helping people fulfill their God-given purpose.
Phil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies from Ecclesia College, a Master of Divinity from Logos Graduate School, and a Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis in Leadership from John Wesley Seminary at Laurel University. Cathy holds a degree in Biblical Studies and continues to serve as a trusted encourager, intercessor, and role model for women in ministry.
For more than forty years, have faithfully served the Lord and His Church. Raised in pastors’ homes and shaped by a lifelong love for ministry, they have devoted their lives to encouraging, equipping, and strengthening leaders.
Called by God at a young age to develop leaders, Phil has served as a senior pastor, ministry innovator, and executive leader with Christian colleges focused on preparing men and women for effective service in partnership with the local church.
In 1999, Phil and Cathy founded Destiny Leaders, a ministry network that has grown into a globally recognized family of leaders, ministers, churches, and ministries committed to helping people fulfill their God-given purpose.
Phil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies from Ecclesia College, a Master of Divinity from Logos Graduate School, and a Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis in Leadership from John Wesley Seminary at Laurel University. Cathy holds a degree in Biblical Studies and continues to serve as a trusted encourager, intercessor, and role model for women in ministry.
Phil and Cathy
Brassfield
Phil and Cathy Brassfield
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serves as a pastor at Grace Church in Houston, Texas, and is the director of Destiny Leadership Institute, a two-year ministry training program designed to help local churches raise up and equip leaders within the context of their own communities.
Landon’s academic work focuses on the rhetorical and literary features of the New Testament, particularly the narrative theology of Luke–Acts. He holds degrees from Mississippi State University, Oral Roberts University, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he completed his PhD with a dissertation titled Rhetorical Characterization in the New Testament.
In addition to pastoring and teaching, Landon works with pastors and church leaders around the world, helping them cultivate biblically grounded, Spirit-led leadership in their ministries. Landon and his wife, Sarada, live in the Houston area and are the proud parents of two daughters, Vanna and Zarra.
Dr. Landon Galloway
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Our Presbytery
Destiny Leaders, Heber Springs, AR
Christ Church, West Monroe, LA
New Hope World Outreach, Pembroke Pines, FL
Church of the Crossroads Corinth, MS
Life Church, Winnsboro, LA
Riverside Church, Victoria, TX
Center Pointe in Ocean Springs, MS
Grace Church, Tomball, TX
Oasis Church, Round Rock, TX
Journey Church, Lancaster, PA
Dr. Phillip Brassfield
bishop Tom Lowe
Dr. Debra Allen
Pastor Jared Hight
Pastor Kevin Bates
Pastor Bobby Rivera
Pastor Drew Brassfield
Dr. Landon Galloway
bishop Jonathan Suber
Pastor Alex Rivera
Destiny Leaders, Heber Springs, AR
Christ Church, West Monroe, LA
New Hope World Outreach, Pembroke Pines, FL
Church of the Crossroads Corinth, MS
Life Church, Winnsboro, LA
Riverside Church, Victoria, TX
Center Pointe in Ocean Springs, MS
Grace Church, Tomball, TX
Oasis Church, Round Rock, TX
Journey Church, Lancaster, PA
Dr. Phillip Brassfield
bishop Tom Lowe
Dr. Debra Allen
Pastor Jared Hight
Pastor Kevin Bates
Pastor Bobby Rivera
Pastor Drew Brassfield
Dr. Landon Galloway
Bishop Jonathan Suber
Pastor Alex Rivera
Board of Directors