Rev. Dr. Brian Kirby is an American from North Carolina who has spent his ministry career in Paris, Bangkok, Rome and greater Washington DC. In 2023, he is became the pastor of the International Baptist Church Berlin as well as the IBC Core Strategy Director for Church Strengthening. His Doctor of Ministry is in Theology and the Arts from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. He and Denise have been married for more than 25 years and their daughter, Analisse, is a university student. He loves snowboarding, cycling and music. 

When thinking of Church Strengthening, Brian believes that every Christian and church is called to continually seek growth and improvement. Seeking this together through a family of churches like the IBC means that each pastor, leader and church has not only something to learn but also something to offer to others on this journey of growth. He has assembled a team of pastors and leaders from around the world who serve on the Strengthening Churches Leadership Team and together they collaborate with the churches of the IBC to reach their potential and to achieve their mission.