Church Leaders
Each month, Birmingham Christian Family highlights a local church leader who is making a difference in our community. Quarry Church’s Lead Pastor Bryan Alderman has been shepherding his congregation since the church was replanted in 2024.
1. What did your journey look like to your current position in ministry? The Lord called me to ministry during the fall semester of my senior year of high school. Prior to that, I was on the fast track to attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. God called me away from a career in aeronautical engineering and piloting to a lifetime of shepherding His people. I studied for ministry at Bryan College and Beeson Divinity School, gained practical experience serving with Lifeway’s FUGE Camps from 2014-2018, and began working in the church in 2016. Liberty Baptist Church ordained me to the Gospel ministry in 2019 and sent me to replant Quarry Church in 2024.
2. Is there a particular person or life experience that impacted your decision to be a minister? Too many to name! My parents, Lewis and Terri Alderman were the primary disciple makers in my life. My brothers, Robbie and Ben Alderman supported me every step of the way. My “Pa”, Robert Alderman Sr. was a pastor and church planter. My student pastor, Robert Hemphill was incredibly influential in my life and calling. Many teachers and professors should also be listed, but this list would go on forever!
3. How would you describe your church family? Our faith family is vibrant, devoted, optimistic, and excited. We are truly a family that wants anyone and everyone to join us in our pursuit of the Lord Jesus. We love God’s Word, are passionate about reaching our neighbors, and are hungry to see God do more in and through us.
4. What can people expect when they come to worship at your church? They can expect to be welcomed and introduced to at least a few people! We run a pretty simple play on Sunday morning–Sunday School (which we call Rock Groups) for all ages, which is discussion based and aligned to the passage we’ll cover in our worship service. During worship, you can expect to sing praise to the Lord, spend time in prayer, hear a message from God’s Word and be invited to respond to what God is teaching you then and there. Ours is a pretty casual and contemporary environment, so keep it simple!
– Learn more about churches in our area, including Quarry Church, at BirminghamChristian.com/findachurch.
