Brian McGee

Rev. Dr. Brian McGee was born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio. He began his studies in music at the University of North Texas (2001–2004) and earned a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from Ohio University in 2005. That same year, his life was transformed when he came to faith in Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

In 2010, Brian completed a Master of Divinity at Regent University in preparation for ministry in Word and Sacrament within the Lutheran Church. Prior to ordination, he taught music in both public and private schools. He was ordained on July 24, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville, Ohio, where he served as Senior Pastor until 2019. His pastoral experience also includes service as Associate Pastor at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Springfield, Ohio), Lead Pastor at Desert Hope Lutheran Church (Tucson, Arizona), and Senior Pastor at Groveport Zion Lutheran Church (Groveport, Ohio).

In 2023, Brian earned a Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Colorado Theological Seminary. He is an ordained and rostered minister with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) and a certified, licensed pastoral counselor through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).

Brian’s counseling practice focuses on clinical pastoral counseling, a ministry rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and grounded in Holy Scripture. His primary area of expertise is Temperament Therapy, which affirms each person’s God-given, innate design. He also integrates other evidence-based and faith-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, biblical imagination and interpretation, and holistic prayer.

Brian is married to Christen, and together they enjoy serving the Lord. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, attending outdoor music festivals, visiting wineries, and spending time with their dog, Peek-a-Boo.