Rev. Alexis Brown currently serves as a Campus Minister at Howard University and an Associate of Asbury United Methodist Church, located in Washington, DC. Alexis has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University (2006) and a Master of Divinity degree (2015) from Wesley Theological Seminary.
Alexis has been honored to serve in many local and conference-wide capacities. Currently, she serves as the Dean of the 2017-18 Youth School of Mission u (United Methodist Women). Alexis is also a trained Certified Coach for Global Ministries and severs as a mentor for JTOM recipients.
Alexis is married to her biggest cheerleader, Christopher Brown and they are the proud parents to Sydney, Jordyn and Kamryn Brown. Her favorite scripture is taken from 2 Corinthians 12:9, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”
Alexis’ talk: “To Be Vulnerable is to Be Human”
We are created in the image of God. To live an authentic life requires a sense of vulnerability. Last year I lost my brother, who was my best friend. I struggled because after he died I felt as though I had no one who understood me. I recognized that friendships that I desired to have takes vulnerability and courage. It also takes self acceptance. I learned that many of my students struggled to find community and true relationships as well. There are healthy ways to be. Our tradition and social ethic gives guidance to create togetherness.
