I help leaders in ministry and business build things that last. Whether you run a managed service provider, lead a small rural church, or are navigating the intersection of faith and technology — I write, speak, and consult to help you grow with clarity and purpose.
What I Do
MSP & IT Strategy
I work with Managed Service Providers to help them scale, lead better, and build trust-based client relationships. As Strategic Advisory Manager at Core Managed IT Services, I lead a team of vCIOs helping businesses align technology with long-term goals. My books — vCIO Rewired, Rewired MSP, and Near Miss — give MSP owners and IT leaders a practical roadmap for sustainable growth.
👉 Explore MSP resources and frameworks at RewiredMSP.com
Rural Ministry & Church Leadership
I spent 15 years as a youth pastor in rural Indiana and still preach most Sundays in small churches across the region. I founded Rural Think Tank to give voice to the unique challenges of small-town ministry — and host the Rural Think Tank Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. My book Rural Youth Ministry: Expanded Second Edition remains a go-to resource for youth workers in small churches.
👉 Free ministry resources for small and rural churches at MinistryPlace.net
My Books
I write across two worlds — technology leadership and ministry. Each book is built around practical frameworks you can use immediately, not theory.
- Near Miss — Preventable IT failures threatening your business security. A guide for business leaders who want to turn IT from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
- vCIO Rewired — How virtual CIOs can build trust, drive strategy, and deliver real value to clients.
- Rewired MSP — Mastery, Scalability & Performance for managed service providers ready to stop reacting and start building.
- Rural Youth Ministry: Expanded Second Edition — The definitive guide for youth workers serving small towns and rural communities.
- This is NOT DiY — Renovating the local congregation with wisdom, not just willpower.
Speaking & Podcasting
I speak at ministry conferences, MSP industry events, and leadership gatherings on topics including rural church revitalization, vCIO strategy, IT leadership, and the intersection of faith and technology. I also guest on podcasts regularly — if you want a thoughtful, experienced voice on any of these topics, let’s connect.
I host the Rural Think Tank Podcast, available on RuralThinkTank.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Episodes cover rural ministry challenges, small church leadership, and practical tools for pastors and volunteers who do more with less.
About Brent
I’m an author, IT strategist, podcaster, and rural ministry advocate based in Indiana. I’ve been working in information technology since 1997 — from hands-on technical support to strategic advisory leadership. I currently serve as Strategic Advisory Manager at Core Managed IT Services, leading a team of vCIOs. I also spent 15 years as a youth pastor, served as a child abuse investigator in rural Indiana, and still preach most Sundays at small churches across the region.
My work lives at the intersection of technology, faith, and rural community — and I believe those three things have more in common than most people think.