Our Pastor is the Reverend Dr. John Taylor Brantley. 

 

"Doctor John," as we call him, was called in January of 2023 to be our Pastor. He has been a pastor since June of 2013.  He is a presbyter in good standing in the Evangelical and Reformed Synod, where he serves as the Synod Vice President. He and his wife Amanda were raised in eastern Cumberland County outside of Fayetteville, NC. They have two wonderful children. 

 

Dr. John holds a Bachelor of Theology (Th.B., 2013), a Master of Arts (MA, 2020) in Christian Education, and a Doctor of Christian Education (C.Ed.D., 2022). He is a member of the Board of Directors for Trinity Springs Christian Academy in Cameron, North Carolina and an Alderman of the Fellowship of Arts and Mysteries in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. 

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Dr. John has a passion for classical Christian education and for shaping the hearts and minds of young people to prepare them for lives of Christian service.  He has published a "How-To" guide for planting Christian schools/learning communities and offers 3rd party consultations to assist individuals and communities in planting and establishing Christian schools and other learning organizations. He has also published a Science and Natural Philosophy curriculum for Christian schools and homeschoolers.  

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In addition to his work at Boger, Dr. John enjoys historical reenacting, studying ancient Mesopotamia, and learning to write in Cuneiform. His favorite vacation spots include Colonial Williamsburg, the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, and any park with roller coasters!