Multidimensional Learning: Brett Hilliard at TEDxHongKongED

Brett Hilliard is the Senior Pastor of Island Evangelical Community Church, the largest English speaking church in Hong Kong. Brett arrived in the city in 2001 to serve in this position at what was then, a newly-planted church. His vision and leadership have helped develop the church to become the exciting and dynamic centre that it is today.

A native of Texas, USA, Brett graduated in Accounting from Texas Tech University in 1986. He started then in Christian ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ at the University of Texas, speaking extensively to collegiate audiences, specialising in leadership development among the extensive social fraternity system. He has now served in Christian ministry for over 20 years, and has had the opportunity to speak in over 20 countries, including a 5-week stint in Chad, Africa, and a cultural exchange program in Albania.

Brett's first time in Asia was teaching English to students at Lanzhou University in China, 1990-1992. He has lived in Hong Kong now for 12 years and loves this city. He is fascinated with the ever-changing global culture, and enjoys reading about the increasing demands on today's cultural leaders.

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