Pastor Brennan Cummings

Rev. Brennan Cummings began his appointment as Senior Pastor of Shawnee United Methodist Church on July 1, 2025. A lifelong Christ follower and United Methodist, Brennan first discerned a call to ordained ministry during his late high school and early college years. Since January 2019, he has served as a senior pastor in a variety of settings— from small rural congregations to vibrant county seat churches— bringing a heart for connection, a passion for sharing the grace of God with others, and a love for the local church to every appointment.

Brennan is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and he holds a Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. He is passionate about preaching, teaching, and building authentic relationships within the church and community.

Outside of ministry, Brennan enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their dog, Luna. He also loves traveling, playing guitar, video games, watching TV, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and Sporting KC, and striving for mediocrity on the golf course. His favorite Scripture passage is Isaiah 6:8, a reminder of the call to faithful service: “Here I am, Lord. Send me.”