About
Our Mission
AARM exists to:
- Raise, expose, and connect up-and-coming leaders to the vision and values of Every Nation.
- Provide (a financial footing/investment) targeted funding to help minority and underserved leaders grow, learn, and lead with like-minded leaders.
- Establish camaraderie and identify /accelerate career growth opportunities.
Our Vision
AARM, as a part of Every Nation’s Leadership development track, is a resource gathered to support, identify, and equip African American leaders possessing a hunger to impact the nations for the Glory of Jesus. AARM is committed to investing in the future of tomorrow’s leaders and professionals by directly addressing the relational, practical, and financial gaps often experienced by up-and-coming leaders.
Who We Are
African American Resource Ministries (AARM) is about resources and ministry to the African American community. Funding and fundraising, equipping and training for ministry, recruiting and encouraging people as ministers – all define the mission of AARM.
The challenge for many qualified African American men and women with a burden for ministry is the limited pool of financial resources from which to draw. The process of raising partnership through networks of relationships and personal contacts can be far more limiting for black students than for their white or Asian counterparts. AARM was founded to connect qualified young ministers with those who have the resources to support their mission.
African American Resource Ministries has been created in the Spirit of Christ to serve the upbuilding of African American people. In effect, it is an organization aimed at serving those who are servants by providing a measure of resources needed for the task. Ultimately, it is the aim of AARM that generations will benefit from the investment and equipping that is done today.
How to Give
We would love your help with achieving these goals. We certainly cannot do it alone. If you are passionate about the next generation of African American leaders in ministry, please consider giving.
Our Leadership
Bishop Brett Fuller- Founder/Board Member
Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He is founder and Chairman of 2230: A House for the Nations. Brett also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders and helped to found, and is the board Chair for African-American Resource Ministries. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush’s Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings.
He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders from every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children, and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughters-in-law. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.
Dr. Brian Taylor- President/Board Member
Dr. Brian Taylor began working in full-time ministry in 2002, serving as a missionary for Every Nation Campus Ministries on several campuses throughout Nashville, TN including Vanderbilt, Tennessee State University, and Fisk University. Before starting his ministry career, Brian was a student-athlete at Vanderbilt University where he played football. His relatability as an athlete continues to afford him the opportunity to speak with numerous college and professional teams.
Brian served on staff in churches in Nashville, TN, and Orlando, FL, before moving to Cincinnati to launch Every Nation Cincinnati Church as lead pastor. Every Nation Cincinnati has grown to become a multiethnic and multigenerational congregation, serving as an inspiration for his book Ready to Lead.
In addition to his work leading Every Nation Cincinnati’s multiethnic congregation, Brian serves as chaplain for the University of Cincinnati football team. He has also worked alongside other pastors on multiple city-wide initiatives, including City Servants and the Mosaix Cincinnati Network, seeking to foster collaboration and reconciliation among a diverse population.
He holds a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, having completed his dissertation on the topic of leadership in the multiethnic church. He also works with Every Nation Seminary as a professor of Hermeneutics and Biblical Preaching. Though he continues to travel internationally for ministry, Brian resides in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Chavonne, who is herself a leader in the field of education, and their children Elijah, Saniya, and Joshua.
