Pastor Jamal Bryant

Faith and The Infuence of Art and Fashion in the

Religious Community

Oasis Montagé Magazine Exclusive Interview: Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant

Pastor Jamal harrison bryant is an anointed Pastor, Community Leader, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, and rising menswear faith-based Style Icon.

I would say to African American men do not allow culture to defne your manhood but fnd your identity in your family history.

During his transition as the newly appointed pastor of New Birth Missionary Ministries he has taken the Atlanta metro area by storm! Just recently he along with the congregation raised $120,000 to bail out frst-time nonviolent ofenders in Georgia counties. The motivation behind his efort was due to Pastor Bryant recognizing the church has been muted in prison reform. He immediately took action requesting fnancial support from the congregation and stakeholders,

resulting in a large fnancial donation. Celebrities such as Cliford Joseph Harris—also known as T.I.—teamed up with the church and made nationwide headlines in a matter of days.

Some of his additional initiatives as the newly appointed Pastor include feeding 5000K homeless men and women during a Super Bowl celebration. This was a direct, hands-on approach to facing the needs of this underprivileged community. Pastor Bryant made a huge impact and the church not only served meals but also provided hair styling services. He is defnitely not the type of clergyman to stand on the sidelines and wish for a change. Pastor Bryant is proactive and involves the church in eforts that truly matter.

Sex Trafcking is often a hidden topic within the African-American community but this is not the case for Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant. As a millennial pastor, he is aggressively bringing this issue to light weekly on his network show “Power To The People.”

With a passion for change and personal motto, “Love, Lead, and Live like Christ” he not only inspires the community to strive higher through hands-on outreach but also encourages AfricanAmerican men to play an active role in the lives around them.

Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant sat down with Oasis Montagé Magazine to share a few of his

thoughts about faith and the infuence of art and fashion in the religious community. He is not only known for his moving sermons; addressing topics such debt and fnancial wellness but his personal style is an inspiration to the church weekly. Pastor Bryant can be seen wearing Embroidered Button-Down tops, Tailored Plaid Blazers, or African print shirts. Creating a personal brand through individuality that adds style and fair to his sermons.

On the cover, he is featured wearing the Bespoke Plaid Suit from Connaisseur Paris, Peachtree, Georgia location. The boutique is an apparel business with additional ofces in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Can you describe how do fashion and art have a place in the ministry?

God was absolutely decadent and creative when you look at the earth and realize that he was mindful of everything in particular. The sky was blue and the grass is green; the fowers are red. He is the original interior decorator. God in creation is in no uncertain terms an artist. All of us should embody in some level an art form. My house, growing up was flled with art and music. My mother called it a sanctuary. It wasn’t always James Cleveland but sometimes it was Aretha Franklin and other times it was Nina Simone. Our walls were always covered with art; it was a refection of God’s opulence in the earth. When you go into a

sanctuary you’re able to tell it’s a sanctuary not just because of the cross but also because it’s stained glass windows that’s a refection of the art and culture at that time.

as a pastor, tell us whom do you admire the most and why?

The person I admire the most is my grandfather Bishop Harrison James Bryant who at 23 years of age went to the 7th grade. He was the tallest in the class and oldest but was committed to education and in spite of starting late put himself through Wilberforce University and then theological seminary. He was the very frst in my family to receive a doctorate degree. I’m very proud of the legacy that he left for our family and I always want to uphold the values that he imparted; I am proud to be carrying his name as Jamal Harrison Bryant.

if you had one piece of advice to share with the younger generation of africanamerican men, what would you say?

I would say to African American men do not allow culture to defne your manhood but fnd your identity in your family history. Research the men in your family fnd not just their accomplishments but also their failures and build on it. Realize that you are in fact a torchbearer for the next generation. Remember, the generations yet unborn are going to be looking for your model; let them fnd not just your failure but also your success!

what is the future for pastor Jamal bryant?

The future of Pastor Jamal Bryant is absolutely unknown because a year ago I would have had no earthly I do idea that I wouldn’t be living in Baltimore or pastoring Empowerment Temple. I did not know that I would be living in Atlanta pastoring New Birth Missionary Church. So literally not as a cliché or tongue-in-cheek my future is in the hands of God.

how can we learn more about your platform with new birth Missionary baptist church?

How can we learn more about New Birth Missionary Baptist Church? The very frst way you can do it is to come to New Birth! It can’t be explained it can only be experienced. You can fnd out everything about us on social media through newbirth.org or follow us on Facebook.

More About Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant:

Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant is the newly appointed pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

He is a graduate of Morehouse College and Duke Divinity School. Pastor Bryant is a father and founder of Empowerment Temple Church located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Internationally, Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant has pastored in Africa, France, England, India, and Australia.