About Reverend Dr. Mycal X. Brickhouse
Reverend Dr. Mycal Xavier Brickhouse is a distinguished community leader and a proactive change agent. His journey in faith and leadership has seen him ordained as an itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, pastoring in North Carolina, and serving as the Director of Alumni Relations at Duke Divinity School. Currently, he is the Managing Director of Programs and Grants at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Academic Background
A lifelong Tar Heel, Rev. Brickhouse graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and African American Studies. His commitment to theological education led him to Duke Divinity School, where he earned a Master of Divinity Degree and was honored with the Julian Abele Student of the Year Award. Recently, he earned his Doctorate of Ministry at Duke Divinity School.
Professional Development
Rev. Brickhouse's dedication to personal growth and development is evident in his extensive participation in leadership programs. He has completed the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary and the Millennial Leaders Project Summer Conference at Union Theological Seminary. He is a trained frontline fundraiser, completing the Discipline of Frontline Fundraising through Plus Delta Partners.
Community Involvement
An active volunteer, Rev. Brickhouse served on the strategy team of One WAKE, a community organization focused on social justice. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Colossian Forum, an organization committed to fostering Christian dialogue and reconciliation.
Publications
Rev. Brickhouse has contributed to several esteemed publications, including Sojourners, Faith and Leadership, and The Christian Recorder—the oldest existing periodical published by African Americans in the United States. He has been featured on BBC, NBC, and other local television networks.
Personal Life
Rev. Brickhouse is happily married to Kristin McCullough Brickhouse. They are proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Micah and Manaia, and a handsome son, Makoa. Their family life is a testament to the love and faith that Rev. Brickhouse preaches and practices.
Rev. Dr. Mycal Xavier Brickhouse continues to inspire and lead with a vision rooted in faith, education, and community service. His work and commitment make a profound impact on those he serves and the broader community.
