Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil

Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil is a thought-leader who has over 20 years of experience in the field of racial and ethnic reconciliation. She is also a dynamic and prophetic speaker who ministers at conferences, on college campuses and in churches around the world. Her life mission is to "inspire every mind and ignite every heart."

Dr. McNeil earned her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, a Masters of Divinity (M Div) from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry (D. Min) from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She served on the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national evangelical organization that supports Christian outreach to young adults on college and university campuses, as the Regional Coordinator of Multiethnic Training.

In 1995, in response to her growing passion for authentic reconciliation, Dr. McNeil founded Overflow Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit, faith based organization devoted to the ministry of racial and ethnic reconciliation. She continues this work through Salter McNeil & Associates, LLC, a racial & ethnic reconciliation training, consulting and leadership-development firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. McNeil is also the coauthor of the book "The Heart of Racial Justice: How Soul Change Leads to Social Change" (IV Press, 2005).

Through her speaking, teaching and writing, Dr. McNeil boldly declares a vision that unites people from every tribe and every nation. Together with her husband, Dr. J. Derek McNeil and their two children, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil stands at the forefront of an international movement to advance God’s kingdom of peace, justice, and reconciliation.