Brenna moved to Manhattan from a small town in Western Kansas in 2019 to pursue a volleyball career at Manhattan Christian College. Shortly after arriving, she joined the worship team at Westview Community Church and has since had the opportunity to serve in a myriad of roles throughout the church. Today, Brenna serves part-time as Tech Director, where she gets to combine her love for ministry, creativity, and technology while also making space to be present for her family. She is most comfortable behind a guitar or behind the scenes, helping create environments where people can encounter Jesus through united worship.
Brenna graduated from MCC in 2023, where she met her husband, Nathan. Together they have two boys, Declan and Colton, and a dog, Thor. Outside of church, you can usually find the McNellis family outside hunting or adventuring somewhere!