Darrel Girardier

Communications Director

Brentwood, Tennessee

Hello

I’m known for fostering team cultures that are fast, deliberate, and candid. I enjoy helping organizations build sustainable systems that create an environment for clear communication and vision.

Currently, I serve as the Communications Director for Brentwood Baptist Church. Brentwood Baptist Church has eight locations throughout the Nashville area and is in the top 100 Outreach Magazines’ fastest-growing churches.

Previously I served as a Creative Director at LifeWay Christian Resources, overseeing the creative development of resources for events and publishing.

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2020-Present

Communications Director at Brentwood Baptist

Currently reorienting the team from a print-based client model to a digital-first partner model. Overseeing digital, marketing, design, and video production for Brentwood Baptist and its eight campuses.

2013-2020

Digital Strategy Director at Brentwood Baptist

Overhauled their digital strategy to put the organizations’ life at the forefront of their digital communications. Standardized their systems and scaled communications to accommodate multiple campuses.

2012-2013

Head of Creative Development at LifeWay

Oversaw creative for all media within LifeWay Church Resources. Establishing creative for product lines such as a new curriculum called The Gospel Project and Bible Studies for Life. Responsible for creative on all streaming events, including Secret Church with David Platt, Living Proof Live with Beth Moore, and Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer.

2008-2012

Creative Director at LifeWay

Led a team to craft creative content for 30 different events with over 400,000 attendees spanning all age groups. Led creative development for Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and other authors. Increased team throughput by 100% with only a 10% increase in staff. Developed and maintained branding standards for LifeWay's flagship event brands. Implemented Phase 1 of LifeWay's events mobile app strategy. Launched mobile apps for LifeWay Kids and LifeWay Women.