Dr. Franzen's Professional CareerBryan has been working for churches since he graduated from high school and went on a mission for his congregation to Sisseton, South Dakota. In addition to missionary work prior to ordination he worked as a Youth Director, Student Minister, and Chaplain.
In addition to his work at the church, Bryan has become a leader in the San Jose community. 
Denominational and Para-ChurchCommissioner
222nd General Assembly of the PCUSA 221st General Assembly of the PCUSA Participant International Partners For Peace 2015 |
Proffessional Positions and CallsPastor/Head of Staff
Westminster Presbyterian Church, San Jose, CA 2012 - Present Pastor/Head of Staff First Presbyterian Church, Hightstown, NJ 2005-2011 Pastor/Head of Staff First Presbyterian Church, Council Bluffs, IA 2001-2005 Student Minister Plymouth/Swan Quarter Yoked Parish, NC 2000-2001 Chinese Presbyterian Church in Oakland, CA 1999 Chaplaincy Student Chaplain, Marin General Hospital, CA 1999-2000 Chaplain to the College Staff, Ghost Ranch, NJ Summer 1998 Youth Director Monticello Presbyterian Church, Monticello, IL 1994-1997 Missionary Sissiton South Dakota 1993 Current Community LeadershipCommissioner
Human Rights Commission for Santa Clara County, CA August 2018-June 2022 Community Leader Rose, White and Blue Parade in San Jose, CA President 2017, 2018, and 2019 Board member 2012-2016 and 2020+ Clergy Leader People Acting in Community Together (P.A.C.T.) 2012 - Present |
DR. FRANZEN'S ACADEMIC HISTORYDoctor of Ministry
Gospel and Culture Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA 2008-2011. Bryan's project explored the transformational nature of storytelling within congregations. Master of Divinity
Emphasis in World Christianity San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA, 1997-2000 Bryan's thesis explored how the local church can be the embodiment of mission. Bachelor of Arts
World Religions Millikin University in Decatur, IL 1993-1997 |
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