MINISTRY + MARKETPLACE
The Reverend Dr. Karri Bryant is at the forefront of a new generation of exceptional leaders. The Reverend Dr. Karri Bryant is a visionary pastor, scholar, and leader dedicated to the transformative power of faith, education, and women's empowerment. Known for her dynamic preaching and compassionate leadership, Dr. Bryant combines deep theological insight with a heart for empowering individuals to live out their divine purpose. As a respected voice in both sacred and academic spaces, Dr. Bryant has served congregations, mentored emerging leaders, and spoken nationally on issues of faith, equity, and holistic wellness. Her work bridges the pulpit and the public square, calling for a renewed commitment to justice, hope, and reconciliation. Dr. Karri Bryant has a proven track record of vision driven leadership in the government, non-profit and ministry sectors. Her expertise in the marketplace, coupled with her ministry experience, has set her apart as a dynamic leader.
Dr. Karri currently serves as the First Lady and Executive Pastor of Creative/Experience alongside her husband, The Reverend Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, civil rights leader, activist, businessman, and senior pastor of New Birth Church in Atlanta. Dr. Karri Bryant provides leadership and oversight to various divisions of critical ministry such as creative/production/broadcast, marketing and communications, online ministry, events, worship and arts, women's ministry, and much more. Dr. Karri Bryant boasts of many awards, honors and recognition for her work in the spheres of ministry and the marketplace, such as the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., the United States Black Chambers Powerhouse 50 Women of Influence Award, the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, Helping Hand Award, 2026 Cheryl Magazine Woman of influence Award and the FECDC Pinnacle Leadership Award to name a few.
Dr. Karri Bryant designed and launched the Distinguished Women of Color - Doctoral Cohort at Payne Theological Seminary for progressive women who desire to earn a Doctorate in Ministry with a concentration on women in ministry and marketplace. Dr. Karri Bryant is proud to be a member of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, where she serves as the National Ecumenical Committee Chair, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and more.
The incomparable Dr. Karri Bryant holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the legendary Morris Brown College, a Master of Divinity Degree from The Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and an earned Doctor of Ministry Degree with a concentration in Christian Leadership and Renewal from Regent University, School of Divinity. Dr. Karri Bryant is a renowned speaker and published author of The Girl Bible, She's Lit, and The Nudge. Dr. Karri Bryant is an ordained clergywoman, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, philanthropist, and preacher/teacher who travels the world inspiring women of all ages.