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Dana S. Brazell

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Dana S. Brazell, known as D.S. Daniel Brazell (aka Pastor Daniel)Bold text, is an American pastor, teacher, preacher, inspirational lecturer, military veteran USAF (honorably discharged), and contract specialist with the Department of Defense (DoD) USAF. He is the Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Revival Center (NBRC) of Hawaii. NBRC-HI is a non-denominational, Christ centered, bible based, Spirit filled, Multi-cultural Ministry on the Island of Oahu Hawaii. Pastor Daniel leads the services and preaches evangelistic messages weekly, which are also aired via social media platforms (Facebook and Youtube).

Biography Brazell was born 27 November 1958 and grew up in Inkster, Michigan (a small neighborhood on the outskirts of Detroit). Brazell is one of eight children born to his parents, Myrna & Oscar Brazell. Brazell graduated from Robichaud High School in 1977 and in the same year joined the United States Air Force (USAF) where he served his country and retired with an honorable discharge. Brazell attended various colleges and universities; receiving his Associates Degree from the Community College of the USAF and holds two bachelor’s degrees, one from Vision International University (CA) and one from Liberty University (VA). Brazell is a student of the Word of God and has also studied at the Berean International School of Ministry (Dallas, TX) and Boise Bible College (Garden City, ID). Brazell is married to Prophetess Judy E. Brazell (of Belize, Central America) and he has two biological children (Shaun & Nate), stepchildren, and grandchildren.

Ministry Brazell was raised in a Christian home, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the early age of 12 years old and was water baptized by Rev. Dr. John D. Hearn, founding pastor of The Peoples Community Missionary Baptist Church of Westland, Michigan. Upon graduation from High School, Brazell joined the USAF and completed Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio TX. Upon graduation, he was assigned to Moody AFB in Valdosta GA.

While in Georgia, he attended New Hope Baptist Church under Rev. Ross where Brazell served as a Sunday School Teacher. Brazell later moved his membership to the Hahira Apostolic Church (GA) under Bishop L.O. Lucas.

In 1982, the military reassigned Brazell to Reese AFB, Lubbock TX. While in Texas, Brazell joined the Reese AFB Chapel Gospel Service; Brazell later moved his membership to Yellow House Canyon United Pentecostal Church (UPC) and was appointed as a Junior Deacon by Pastor Willie C. Mitchell.

In 1983, the military reassigned Brazell to RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England (Great Britain, UK). While in England, Brazell joined the RAF Upper Heyford Gospel Service under the Pastorate of Elder Harold B. Wilson. The Gospel Service Chapel program was also a part of the United Kingdom Christian Fellowship (UKCF), which consisted of Christian Churches, Chapels and Ministries. Brazell was active in the UKCF serving in the Evangelistic Department and was often called upon to preach at various UK churches in Oxford and London.

In 1984 while preaching in London, Brazell met Bishop Benjamin Pitts of the London Apostolic Church. Bishop Pitts invited Brazell to preach during their Annual PAW Youth Conference and afterwards bestowed PAW ministerial credentials and ordained Brazell as an Evangelist with the Pentecostals Assemblies of the World (PAW).

In 1985, Pastor H.B. Wilson (who Pastored of the RAF Upper Heyford Gospel Service and leadership of the UK Gospel Inspirational Fellowship (UKGIF)) appointed Brazell to serve as leader of the GIF and UKCF Outreach/Evangelistic Team. As a result of effective outreach and evangelism in the local area of Oxford England, a gathering of local British believers grew to 40 followers however they had no church attend and did not have access to the military gospel service on Post; Brazell then ask Pastor Wilson would he approve of planting a church in Oxford, Pastor Wilson approved of Brazell starting a new Church in Oxford. Brazell immediately was appointed Pastor of the new Oxford church plant. After much prayer and seeking the Lord, God gave Brazell to name the new ministry “Christ Tabernacle” Community Church of Oxford England. Several Ministers from the GIF (namely: Minister Walter Coleman, Minister Jason & Kim Johnson, & Minister Derrick Taylor) joined Pastor Brazell to support the new ministry. Other local military Ministers and Pastors (namely: Minister Curtis G. & Tina Norton, Pastor P. & Marry Perry, Pastor Maurice Franks, Pastor Valerie T. Marshall, Pastor Connie Drummond, & Pastor Larry L. Brandon) all fellowshipped with Brazell to ensure the support and success of the new ministry.

In 1989, the military reassigned Brazell to Ramstein Germany. While in Germany, Brazell joined the Vogelweh AFB Protestant Gospel Service, under the leadership of Chaplain George Duncan. Chaplain Duncan bestowed Ministerial Credentials upon Brazell to work alongside him in the Teaching/Preaching ministry of the Chaplaincy. Brazell was often invited to minister off-post at the local Church of God in Christ (GOGIC Germany Ministry) under the Pastorate of Herman Hicks. During Pastor Hicks annual conference, he introduced Brazell to Bishop Lorenzo Kelly (who served as Senior Pastor of Faith Temple COGIC Church & State Bishop of South Dakota COGIC Jurisdiction Headquarters). Bishop Kelly positioned himself as a mentor and spiritual father to Brazell.

In 1991, the military reassigned Brazell to Mountain Home Idaho. While in Idaho, Brazell joined the Mtn. Home AFB Protestant Gospel Service, under the leadership of Chaplain J. Birnbaum. Upon the transfer of Chaplain Birnbaum, she appointed Brazell to take over the pastorate of the Gospel Service. Brazell was then introduced to Bishop Willie Dunn Jr. of the Worldwide Gospel Church Ministry, so Brazell ask Bishop Dunn would he provide him endorsement and covering for the Gospel Service; Bishop Dunn agreed. The Senior Chaplain & MHAFB Wing Chaplain installed Brazell as official Chaplain Assistant/Pastor of the Gospel Service on MHAFB. During Brazell leadership at the Chapel, the service grew to over 100 members, many new converts were water baptized, filled with the Baptism in the Holy Ghost, and married at the Chapel.

In 1994, Brazell retired from the USAF which required him to resign from the leadership of the Gospel Service; however, Brazell knowing that God had called him to Mtn. Home for the Pastorate, he went 13 miles down the road from the Base and founded the Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Church. During that same year, a lot of military personnel PCS and deployed TDY from the area; however, at the first service off-post, 35 individuals joined the new Church in the first month.

As a result of military deployments at MHAFB and budget cuts, the Base had plans to demo the then Gospel Service Chapel and combine the Gospel Service with the Protestant Service on Base; the Gospel Service Chapel was to be demolished the same year however because the facility was on the ‘historical buildings’ with the State, they were not allowed to destroy the old WWII historic chapel. Brazell then approached the Chapel Staff and coordinated with the Base Contracting Squadron, to allow him to take and maintain the building…this would allow the facility to be preserved and remove it from the inventory budget of the chapel. The Base agreed and informed Brazell that if he would pay to move the facility and preserve it according to the historical guidelines, he could acquire the building for the tender of $1 US Dollar but he would have to pay to move it off the Base. Brazell agreed and contracted with a local moving contractor out of Boise ID to relocate the building. Brazell worked with the Mtn. Home Mayor, City Council and Planning & Zoning to obtain approval for the project. Brazell coordinated with local building contractors to lay a foundation, prepare the plumbing, electrical and engineering of the facility to be set up. The day of the move, the Base runway was shut down, police escorts shut down the local highway and the facility was moved off post and 13 miles down the road, to the vacant lot that Brazell purchased on a ‘deed of trust’ which would become the home of ALCF church. ALCF church under Brazell’s leadership became the fastest growing multicultural ministry in town. The church sat on 1.5 acres of land and became home of a church sponsored Bible Book Store and home of a local Christian Day Care Center. The membership grew to over 200+ members within 5 years with a demographic consisting of 60% African American, 35% Caucasian, 3 % Native American, 1% Asian and 1% Hispanic.

In 1998, Brazell joined the Kingdom Council of Christian Churches and Ministries (KCICCM) under the prelate of the Right Reverend Dr. David M. Copeland of San Antonio TX. Pastor Brazell became one of the twelve founding Church leaders at the KCICCM under Bishop Copeland. The following year, Bishop Copeland and the KCICCM Leadership appointed Brazell to fill a one-year role as the KCICCM National Youth Leader. That same year, ALCF Youth Step-Team won the annual Youth creative art/dance praise competition.

In January 2000, after coming off a 21 day consecration (fasting & prayer), the Lord gave Brazell to proclaim “Vision 2000” which gave birth to the Church accomplishing many milestones over the next 4 years; to wit: Paying off/burning the Church Mortgage to make the ministry debt free; constructing a new 2,000 sq. feet wing addition to the church that created class rooms/training center, restrooms, 4 additional staff offices and a pastors study; launched a  church sponsored Bible College named “Zoe International School of Ministry” utilizing the International School of Ministry (ISOM) curriculum; purchased an additional 5 acres of land behind the church for future expansions; and established a 2nd Ministry in Boise Idaho (creating “one church in two locations”). As a result of the Boise Ministry (located across from Boise State University), ALCF grew to over 300+ members.

In January 2005, Brazell installed his Assistant Pastor Greg W. Jones to be Sr. Pastor over the Ministries; Brazell also brought the ministry back up under the Apostolic leadership of Bishop Willie Dunn Jr. of the Worldwide Gospel Church Ministries, Salt Lake City Utah. Brazell went on an extended sabbatical time of rest from ministry.

In 2006, Brazell relocated to Spokane WA, connected, and started ministering on staff at the Bethel AME Church of Spokane WA under the Pastorate of Lonnie Mitchell.

In 2010, Brazell relocated to Dallas TX, connected with New Creations Ministries in Dallas TX under the Pastorate of Apostle T.J. & Pastor Georgia Reese, and start attending New Creations Berean International School of Ministry. While in Dallas, Brazell joined and attended worship services at The Potters House (Dallas) under the Pastorate of Bishop T.D. Jakes.

In 2017, Brazell relocated to Honolulu HI, while assigned to the VA Medical Center (VAMC); He connected and worshipped at Living The Word (LTW) of Honolulu HI.

In 2018, Brazell took a transfer with VAMC to be reassigned to the VAMC in St. Paul MN; while in Minnesota, Brazell attended services at St. Albans COGIC, under the Pastorate of Pastor Lands.

In January 2019, Brazell transferred from the VAMC-MN back to HI to take a position with the Dept. of Defense (USAF) on the Island of Oahu. Upon returning to Hawaii, Brazell connected and worshipped with Faith In Action Church; however, the following month, Brazell was asked to preach at a local church (New Beginnings Revival Center in Waipahu HI); the church was about to be closed and the then pastor/apostle L. Mars-Opoku was departing for Africa, and the Overseers of the church were going to dissolve and close the ministry. Brazell accepted the speaking engagement to speak and during the service, Brazell had a vision from the Lord, where he saw all the seat filled with all different colored faces of people and the Lord impressed on Brazell’ heart that NBRC should not be closed. Brazell shared with the Deacon what he saw and heard from the Lord, the Deacon called the founders (Pastor Mickey & Caprice Law) and shared with them Brazell’ vision. The Laws informed the Brazell’s to keep ministering at the church and they would be visiting the Island next month and that they would discuss the future of the Church going forward. Upon the Laws arrival to the Island, they met with the Brazell’s. Brazell shared what he saw and heard in the spirit from the Lord, and that he and his wife have been prayerful since concerning serving in the church. The Laws asked the Brazell’s do they believe that the Lord has given them to pastor the church, and if so, they would allow them 6-12 months then reassess the growth and disposition of the Church. The Brazell’s asked the Law to give them one year with the ministry and if the Lord wants the ministry to continue, they will see the fruit of the Lord in one year. The Laws agreed.

In March 2019, the Laws appointed Daniel & Judy Brazell as Pastors of the NBRC-Hawaii church. Brazell’ wife who has a prophetic calling on her life and operates in the gift of healing, is now officially the Co-Pastor. Lady Judy E. Brazell (is a native of Belize, Central America). The Brazell’ took over the pastorate of NBRC-HI which at the time only had 4 adults and 3 youth: a total of 7 people. The Brazell’s accepted the reins of the ministry without taking a salary. NBRC-Hawaii is a storefront facility that can seat 45-60 people max in the sanctuary, a child room/nursery area, pastor office, restroom, and open vestibule for fellowship of members, visitors, and guest. Brazell declared the church motto will be “Where the table is spread, and the feast of the Lord is going on” and the church slogan will be “Come and be Bless”. Brazell believes that at NBRC-HI, if you come in sick - you can be healed; if you come in lost - you can be found; if you come in bound, you can be made free; for the Spirit of the Lord dwells at NBRC and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty…healing…deliverance…and salvation, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

In January 2020, under the Brazell’s leadership, the church has doubled its membership and the average Sunday attendance is between 15 – 20, with the highest being 30 in attendance however, since the outbreak of COVID-19 in February 2020, the guest/visitors have declined due to (stay at home) government restrictions. Brazell does not despise the days of small beginnings and this year has focused on building up the leadership team and ministers; however, NBRC-HI has an online (Facebook) following of between 100 - 200 faithful viewers that reaches from the Mainland to Belize Central America. The Ministry continues to hold in-person Sunday morning Worship Service to record for broadcasting and holds in-person Prayer meetings on Saturdays. The church is adhering to strict CDC guidelines/protocols and require the wearing of facemask at all services. All equipment is sanitized before and after services; and all mid-week services have been suspended to help mitigate the risk of COVID. Brazell believes that when the COVID is lifted, the church will see massive exponential growth. Brazell has already cast ‘Vision 2021’ which will be to launch a 2nd NBRC-HI Ministry setting up ‘one church in two locations’ on the Island of Oahu, for the harvest is plenteous, it’s time to reap for the Lord.

Beliefs

1. VisionItalic text (Habakkuk 2:2; Proverbs 29:18; St. Luke 4:18; Eph. 4:11-12):

Brazell’ vision is to foster New Beginnings by Winning the Lost, Mending & Healing the Broken-Hearted, Promoting Revivals for Restoration-Healing-Deliverance-Miracles, Teaching the Saved, Training & Equipping Men/Women for greater Ministry, and to

facilitate unity in the body of Christ among Christian Churches.

2. MissionItalic text (St. Matthew 28:19-20)

Brazell’ mission is to fulfill the mandate and Great Commission given by Jesus Christ to go, teach all nations, the gospel to make disciples and advance the Kingdom of God on the Earth.

3. TheologyItalic text (St. John 3:16)

Brazell’ believe that there is only One God manifested in three persons known as the trinity (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit). That God sent his only begotten Son (Jesus) born of a virgin, who is both God and Man, Son of God, and the Messiah (Christ). The Son was without sin and died for the sins of the world. Was buried and rose again on the third day and is now seated in heaven at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus came to Earth to seek and save lost mankind. God is the Father in creation, Jesus is the Son in redemption, and the Holy Spirit is the power of God in the Church. Brazell believes in the life, death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is God’ only provision for the salvation of mankind; Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Salvation is accomplished in the life of the believer through repentance from sin, confession and acceptance of Jesus Christ into your heart by faith (Romans 10:9-10), Jesus will save you from the guilt and penalty of sin which is spiritual death (Romans 3:23), by accepting Jesus and the finish work of Christ on the cross, we are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8) and subsequently born again (St. John 3:5). This is a divine spiritual mystery, and no man can figure it out, do good works to earn it or pay their way into the grace and kingdom of God. When we are saved, we have assurance and the guarantee of eternal life according to the holy scriptures (1 John 5:13). Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he or she is a new creation, the old is passed away and behold all things are become new (2 Cor. 5:17).

4. PastorateItalic text (Jeremiah 3:15)

Brazell believes that God has called, ordained, anointed, and appointed him to serve as a Pastor (under shepherd) in the Earth, and as a pastor he has a mandate from God to lead, feed and love the flock of God.

Social Media

Website: http://www.Nbrchi.org Facebook: D.S. Brazell (Pastor Daniel) Youtube Channel: New Beginnings Revival Center Hawaii Twitter: @Dsbzell

Writings (In progress)Italic text

Transitioning From Military to Ministry Ministers Manuel: Saved to Serve Armorbearers Mount Up: Serving God’ Leaders